Special Olympics & Angels in the Outfield w/ Johnathan Rochford

Sometimes inclusion looks less like a program and more like getting to step onto the field and be one of the players. In this episode of NeuroFM, Jeremy is joined by his son Johnathan to talk about an unforgettable experience: attending a Special Olympics baseball clinic at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. From being inside a Major League ballpark to learning, playing, and connecting with others, Johnathan shares what it was like to experience baseball in a place where athletes of all abilities were welcomed and celebrated.But this episode is about more than baseball. Jeremy and Johnathan talk about why opportunities like this matter so much for neurodivergent kids and their families—and what can happen when we stop focusing on limitations and start creating places where people can participate, contribute, and belong. It’s a conversation about confidence, inclusion, trying something new, and the power of being given a chance to step onto the field. Because sometimes a great day at the ballpark becomes a reminder of something much bigger: everyone deserves a place to play.To learn more about coaching NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/  To learn more about NeuroFam small groups, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/groupcoachingMusic for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/ Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/