How to Align Our Work with Our Deepest Values with Dr. Melanie

How to Align Our Work with Our Deepest Values with Dr. Melanie Heyworth

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In this episode, Autistic researcher Dr. Mel Heyworth guides us in completely rethinking the pathologized model of autism. We talk about how we can tell kids they are Autistic, how we can support their passions, and so much more. Dr. Mel Heyworth is the founder of the Australian organization Reframing Autism.

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