Episode 24: A Conversation with my Mother: Educational Insights and Personal Reflections w/ Mary E Starling, Elementary Principal
Neurotwist: A Speech Pathologist's Journey Through NeurodiversityShow Notes
On today's episode of Neurotwist, I am joined by my mother, an experienced educator and elementary school principal. She has a wealth of experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds, especially in "Title 1" category schools in Texas. She shares about her experiences and perspectives on the educational system and how it serves neurodivergent students, and we also reflect on my upbringing and how my eventual autism diagnosis impacted her perspectives.
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