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‘A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity’
“‘A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity,’ the PBS television show produced by Beacon College, recently recognized Amanda Morin with its prestigious Difference Maker Award. The award recognizes prominent individuals who thrive with learning disabilities, as well as allies of the neurodiversity movement, and includes a featured profile segment on the show. …”
In the Press | Selections
Amanda has been featured in various media outlets, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Education Week, The Atlantic, and more. Here is a selection of press:
The Washington Post
Work Advice: How far should I go to accommodate a neurodivergent colleague? | By Karla L. Miller
Fortune Well
You just lost your job. What do you say to your kids? | By Alexa Mikhail
Parents
The Cost of Diagnosing Your Child’s Learning Difficulties: What Parents Need to Know | By Suzie Glassman
The New York Times
When the World Shut Down, They Saw It Open | By Zoë Beery
XQ Institute
How Schools Can Meet the Moment With Programs to Teach the Whole Child | By Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School
Education Week
Virtual Learning Was Better for Some Kids. Here’s What Teachers Learned From Them | By Alyson Klein
Talk Poverty
Getting Time Off Work To Support Disabled Kids Shouldn’t Be Hard. For Some Parents, It Is. | By Laura Darwort
Authority Magazine
Amanda Morin of Understood: 5 Things That Should Be Done To Improve The US Educational System | By Penny Bauder
ASCD
Serving kids with disabilities in remote learning: three key strategies | By Lauren Jewitt
US News and World Report
When to Be Concerned About a Struggling Reader | By Suzie Glassman
HuffPost
How To Talk To Your Kid About Disabilities | By Caroline Bologna
Education World
Strategies and Resources for Supporting Students with ADHD | By Jim Paterson
Fatherly
How to Prepare for a Parent-Teacher Conference | By Matthew Utley
The Washington Post
9 ways parents can empower a child who has learning issues | By Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC
The Hechinger Report
Online therapy for babies and toddlers with delays often works well — but funding isn’t keeping up with the need | By Jackie Mader
Education Week
Parents Wield Online Tools to Advocate for Children With Disabilities | By Sasha Jones
AP News
Parents empowered by Supreme Court ruling in special ed case | By Carolyn Thompson and Sam Hananel
The Washington Post
Three ways to ease your child’s back-to-school jitters | By Mari-Jane Williams
Education World
Exceptional Two Ways - Gifted Students with Disabilities Often Miss Out On Support | By Jim Paterson
The Atlantic
How a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Special Education | By Laura McKenna
