In Another's View Stand4Neurodiversity

Ever wonder how to navigate a pathway to college and beyond into career and happiness? Want to understand how understanding one’s challenges can play a role in the strength-based model? Want to understand how self-advocacy can contribute to your success?Our guest, Dr. Marci Schwartz, an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project and founder of Thrive College Counseling, shares her valuable insight!Check o...

Ever wonder how our daily choices of activities impact our brains’ happy hormone – dopamine? Eager to learn tips to balance dopamine levels in the age of indulgence? Curious about how radical honesty may actually boost self-identity and a sense of connectedness?Our guest Dr. Anna Lembke, a Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University, shares her passion and invaluable insight and tips about Dopamine. Link to Dr. Lembke’s latest New York...

Ever dreamed of a magical playground where all people, regardless of age and ability, embrace each other and enjoy cheerful play? Our guest Olenka Villarreal, the founder of Magical Bridge Foundation, which designs and builds innovative and inclusive playgrounds, shares her personal story and the ultimate kindness initiative behind the Magical Bridge. There are now 6 playgrounds open in the Bay Area with 11 more in development around the world. Truly a magical playground! Be part of the...

Want to explore how the Nest Coffee House can create such an amazing place to connect people of all abilities? Curious about how heart-warming stories keep brewing up at this special Nest? Neurodivergent herself, Ms. Jillian Noyes, a volunteer at a Little Compassion, an amazing filmmaker and writer, as well as an autism advocate, shares her tips and stories that have inspired many people in her community. Our guest, Mrs. Jane Moen, the founder of The Little Compassion Inc., also returned to s...

Ever wondered how you could start your own advocacy efforts? Ever wonder how you could expand your advocacy efforts to others near and far? Our guest Meghana Gunturi is a fellow team member of the Stand4Neurodiversity team. Meghana shares her insight on how she helped start and expand Stand4Neurodiversity and Neurodiversity Horizons.

Ever wanted to start up your own social enterprise? Wonder what the key ingredients are to power an effective advocacy effort? Our guest Isabella He, a passionate neurodiversity advocate, shares her personal experiences and tips behind her social enterprises SN Inclusion and AUesome.