Neuronurture’s summer 2024 media recommendation list + a special note

Hello NN readers! While I tie up the loose ends of Issue Two (which includes very exciting interviews that I cannot wait to publish and show everyone), I wanted to put together a short list of things that are influencing how I think about neurodiversity, education, building the futures we want to see, and all of the things that this magazine/blog is about. So much of what I know about educational equity, IEPs and disability justice comes not only from my own experiences as an advocate and NYC public school alumna but also from the incredible advocates, writers, and content creators who spend time educating and inviting others into the world of the neurodiversity movement and educational advocacy.

Issue Two is going to be out in early August, but the two main interviews will be out a week or two before that, because I am simply too excited about releasing these conversations out onto the Internet — I have a strong feeling that people will love reading them as much as I loved having them. Issue One was very much focused on neurodiverse creativity and what advocates of all ages want others to hear and understand. Issue Two touches upon all of that too, but it’s a bit more focused on teenagehood/young adulthood/higher education and how neurodiversity intersects with other social identities. I’m so excited to share it with whoever finds themselves at this blog and to meet even more advocates and collaborators.

In the meantime, here is a short list of content about neurodiversity, education, disability justice, and the like that I’ve been passionate about lately and would recommend to anyone.

Books:

"Spaces on the Spectrum” by Dr. Catherine Tan (This is one that I have not fully finished yet but am so excited to continue reading and thinking about! All about the making of knowledge and meaning around autism and provides an amazing sociological perspective on neurodiversity. If NeuroNurture ever has a book club component, this is on my list.)

“Unmasking Autism” by Dr. Devon Price

Podcasts:

Divergent Conversations with Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Dr. Patrick Casale (To say that this podcast expanded my perspectives as a young person and advocate and has made me more interested in the differences between medical and social models of neurodiversity is an understatement. I’m such a fan of the firsthand account that Dr. Neff and Dr. Casale, as two psychologists who are on the spectrum and have ADHD, provide. They’re such articulate and compassionate advocates and thinkers and I highly recommend every episode, especially the breakdowns and redefinitions of diagnostic criteria for ADHD and autism. Dr. Neff has been so influential in how I think about the late or later diagnosed neurodivergent female experience, and this podcast leaves me feeling so optimistic about how the firsthand experiences of neurodivergent people can be integrated into the fabric of psychology!

Instagram accounts and content creators:

Dr. Jen Wolkin / @adhd_with_drjen

Nina Meehan / @theninafoundation

Dr. Megan Anna Neff / @neurodivergent_insights