Supporting the Neurodivergent Learner with Dr. Emily King

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Today’s episode is extra special because we have a returning guest, child psychologist and author Dr. Emily King, joining host Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW. Dr. King debuts her new book, The Neurodivergent Learner, which tells stories of neurodivergent people, both young and old. Dr. King’s focus is on neurodivergent diagnoses that impact development and learning. With neurodivergence comes experiencing places such as school differently, from smells and sounds, to lighting and temperature which can all impact learning in a school setting. Dr. King’s book visits these experiences through real-life stories and offers the perspective of what it is like for neurodiverse people to seek therapy, as well as what being a therapist is like for neurodiverse individuals. The book provides not only anecdotal insight, but Dr. King’s own observations from working with neurodivergent individuals. Dr. King includes strategies gleaned from teachers, parents, and neurodivergent individuals themselves to help neurodivergent learners in the school setting. Other topics in the book include the research behind different topics affecting a student’s school day such as testing, homework, and friendships. The Neurodivergent Learner can be applied to kids of all ages, but is specifically helpful for students Pre-K through 8th grade. 

If supporting your neurodivergent learner to become engaged, motivated, and helping them advocate for themselves is something you are seeking, make sure to listen to this extremely helpful episode that covers all of this and so much more, and check out Dr. King’s book, The Neurodivergent Learner!

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Dr. Emily King is a Child Psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent learners for over 20 years. She received a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and began her career in Houston, Texas specializing in school-based mental health in K-12 public schools. She has since worked in private practice in North Carolina supporting the mental health, executive functioning, and social needs of neurodivergent youth. Dr. Emily hosts the Learn with Dr. Emily Substack, where she provides parent workshops, is the creator of The Neurodiverse Classroom®, a professional development curriculum for educators, and her first book, THE NEURODIVERGENT LEARNER, is out now. 

Websites:
https://www.learnwithdremily.com/book
https://learnwithdremily.substack.com

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