PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required at all in-person Ethical Society Mid Rivers platforms and events.
10/3 • CREATING A NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING WORLD
Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021 | 10:30 AM | EMILY KIRCHER-MORRIS, M.A., M.ED., LPC
The neurodiversity movement is redefining what it means to be labeled as autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, and more. Advocates recognize that there are simultaneous struggles and strengths within people who have these diagnoses. For too long, "treatments" and "cures" offered indicate that neurodivergent people are somehow broken. How can we better understand neurodivergent people and what does it mean to be neurodiversity-affirming? What is the impact of being a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world? Join Emily in this conversation about how we can work together to create a neurodiversity-affirming world. Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, inspired by her own experiences as a neurodivergent person, is dedicated to destigmatizing neurodiversity and supporting neurodivergent people of all ages. She started her career in education and is now in private practice near St. Louis, Missouri as a licensed professional counselor, where she specializes in supporting neurodivergent kids and adults (and their families). |
Emily hosts The Neurodiversity Podcast, which explores the psychological, educational, and social needs for enriching the lives of neurodivergent people. She speaks at statewide, national, and international conferences and frequently provides virtual and in-person professional development to educators, mental health clinicians, and parents worldwide.
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Emily is the author of two books related to the development of children and teens who are neurodivergent and cognitively gifted. “Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom" (Free Spirit Publishing, 2021) focuses on supporting 2e learners in the educational setting, and the forthcoming "Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids" (Routledge, 01/22) is a guide for parents navigating the world of twice-exceptionality.
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Donation Drive
We are gathering items needed for the Afghan refugees who will be settling in St. Louis, per the International Institute, which is facilitating this effort. Due to the overwhelming response in our area, the wish-list has changed. Please note the new list of needs:
- Gift cards, in any amount: VISA, Aldi, Schnucks, Target, Walmart, Jay’s International, Gas station cards
- Metro Bus Passes: 2-hour unlimited trips. Find where to purchase.
If you have already gathered items from the previous list, please contact the International Institute to find out if they are still accepting those items. We will collect items from the list above at the next in-person platform.
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Ethical Societies around the country are welcoming vistors to their Sunday Virtual Platforms and other online activities. Explore what is available at the American Ethical Union’s website. It's a great opportunity to get to know a bit more about fellow humanist congregations all around the country!