39: Sol Smith on Autonomy with AuDHD in the Classroom

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah and JQ welcome back Sol Smith, certified autism specialist, author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery, and founder of the NeuroSpicy Community!Curious what’s inside:Autonomy and choice are essential for neurodivergent learnersPDA as a drive for autonomy rather than “demand avoidance”“There’s no such thing as an academic emergency…”Supporting kids’ special interests as pathways to motivation and resilienceImportance of self-advocacy skillsHowever you are able to engage, thanks for being here!With love, Sarah 💜Looking for Sol? 🌐 professorsol.com 🌐 neurospicycommunity.com 📘 The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery – available wherever books are sold 📱 Instagram: @theprofessorsol 📱 TikTok: @professorsolConnect with us!Follow 👉 @ndreportpodApply to be a guest 🎤⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ndreportpod.com⁠Keywords (we've gotta please the SEO) AuDHD, ADHD, autism, PDA, Pervasive Demand for Autonomy, neurodivergent students, school accommodations, emotional regulation, executive function, SEL, autonomy in education, self-advocacy, parenting neurodivergent kids, classroom strategies, masking, burnout, neurodiversity, Sol Smith, Sarah Russell, The Neurodivergent Report