I'm Autistic. Always Have Been. Always Will Be.

In this special New Year's episode Amanda shares some big news, that she's Autistic! To help Amanda reveal this difficult and amazing truth to the world Amanda brings on her co-host, Jessica Martin from Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All podcast. They discuss Amanda's recent autism diagnosis and its implications. Amanda shares her emotional journey and the significance of understanding neurodivergence. The conversation explores strategies for supporting neurodivergent students in educational settings, including the innovative use of AI tools like Claude for lesson differentiation. The episode also touches on societal perceptions of autism and the importance of recognizing and accommodating diverse needs in the classroom. Join Jess and Amanda as they candidly navigate this substantial and personal topic.00:00 Introduction and Initial Nervousness00:52 Revealing the Diagnosis01:56 Podcast Introduction02:38 Discussing Autism and Neurodivergence06:48 Using AI for Differentiation10:03 Challenges and Strategies for Neurodivergent Students14:19 Personal Reflections on Autism18:11 Concluding Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser24:14 Closing Remarks and Call to Action