Islands of Brilliance: Creative Programs for Neurodivergent Students

Update: 2025-12-05

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"In this episode, Steve sits down with Mark Fairbanks, Cofounder & Executive Director of Islands of Brilliance

Talking points include: Neurodiversity, Special Interest Focusing, Program Growth, and Trains!

Special thank you to local Milwaukee band Paper Valley for their track "Breakaway" - check them out at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lsijeS7nxgLPGdqnsmmz4?si=f25NjrndTsO62Q-SuRYqnA

Episode edited by Stevie Salinas, Social Media & Content Director at Experience Milwaukee"

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