Neurodiversity MENA Podcast

About Neurodiversity MENA Podcast

What is neurodiversity? What makes a practice neuroaffirming? Join us at The Neurodiversity MENA Podcast, dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and reducing stigma around neurodiversity. Hosted by a team of neurodivergent adults, advocates, and parents of neurodiverse children, we are committed to bringing you the best practices that affirm all our neurotypes. We firmly believe there are no one-size-fits-all solutions, and our differing strengths add to the world. Let’s create a world where all brains can thrive. *This information is for informational purposes only.

Publisher

Neurodiversity MENA Podcast

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jun 2025

Latest episode

10 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2025

   Series 01 - Episode 6: Strength-based Approaches - Part 2

   In the final episode of this series, Karen Kehdy, Piya Jayarajan, and Shija Sapru continue the conversation of strength-based approaches and their role in shaping a child’s future. A strength-based approach must be dual-focused, addressing both strengths and challenges. How can parents, therapists, and educators work together to bring out the best in every child?

2. 

   10 Oct 2025

   Series 01 - Episode 5: Strength-based Approaches - Part 1

   In our fifth episode, Karen Kehdy, Shija Sapru, and Sona Yusuf introduce the concept of a 'strength-based approach.' They discuss how identifying and building upon the individual strengths of neurodivergent individuals can significantly enhance their learning experiences.Tune in to learn, reflect, and start shifting the narrative together.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for upcoming episodes that dive deeper into neurodivergent lived experiences, inclusive practices, and systemic change.

3. 

   14 Aug 2025

   Series 01 - Episode 4: Neuroaffirming in Action (Contd.)

   In our fourth episode, Karen Kehdy, Shija Sapru, and Sylwia Van Baig discuss practical examples of how neuroaffirming approaches can be applied in homes, schools, hospitals, and workplaces, ensuring greater comfort and ease for neurodivergent individuals across all areas of life.Tune in to learn, reflect, and start shifting the narrative together.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for upcoming episodes that dive deeper into neurodivergent lived experiences, inclusive practices, and systemic change.

4. 

   13 Jul 2025

   Series 01 - Episode 3: Neuroaffirming in Action - Part 1

   In our third episode, ‘Neuroaffirming In Action’, Karen Kehdy, Shija Sapru, and Sylwia Van Baig explore the meaning of ‘neuroaffirming’ and how knowledge of this term and its application across all sectors of society can create significantly better conditions for neurodivergent minds to thrive.

5. 

   24 Jun 2025

   Series 01 - Episode 2: Why the social model of disability matters.

   Heidi Frost, Karen Kehdy, and Shija Sapru explore the social and medical models of disability, analyzing their impact on neurodivergent lives and promoting a more inclusive societal perspective in this episode.

6. 

   24 Jun 2025

   Series 01 - Episode 1: Neurodiversity 101 | Podcast Premiere

   Hosts Heidi Frost, Karen Kehdy, and Shija Sapru introduce neurodiversity terminology, explore the neurodiversity movement's evolution, and highlight its societal relevance for a broad audience.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,009

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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