"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

Intro Music: Sense Of Purpose by HoliznaCC0

Outro Music: Kids by HoliznaCC0

From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 3.0

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Rachel is a 1st Grade Teacher specializing in evidence-based early literacy and social emotional learning. She is Orton-Gillingham trained and is passionate about equitable practices for and structured literacy for all readers. Rachel also teaches theatre. When not teaching, Rachel enjoys sharing literacy resources, tips, and advocacy work for other teachers and parents of struggling readers @mindfulteacherrachel, playing piano, snuggling with her cat!

Follow her on social media @mindfulteacherrachel

Other Podcast guest appearances: 

October 27, 2022 - Reading Teachers Lounge

https://www.readingteacherslounge.com/season-5-episodes/s5-e4-the-schwa

July 11th 2023 - The Literacy View Podcast - The One About Mindfulness and Stress Reduction With Rachel

https://youtu.be/aSdXXNCE0yY?si=jMLhWt3AzKrBlX34

Sept 17th 2023 - #DearReadingTeacher Podcast - Episode #5: A Parent-friendly Checklist for Science of Reading Resources

https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/episode-5-a-parent-friendly-checklist-for-science/id1700007091?i=1000628171945

Her books: 

Schwa in 1st Grade (World of Phonics)

https://www.amazon.com/Schwa-1st-Grade-Rachel-Sorsel/dp/B0BFTWP9ZL

V is for Volcano J is for Jelly (World of Phonics) - September 9, 2023

https://a.co/d/0vgiO29

Author bio: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BGTDDWVC/about

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

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