My Awesome Mind: Rethinking Neurodiversity, Parenting, and Education

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In this powerful episode, Andy and Siobhán sit down with Yasmin Wells ([email protected] / www.apricity.solutions) to explore the extraordinary story of her nine-year-old son, Alex, who wrote a book called My Awesome Mind.

Alex’s unique perspective on autism reframes the conversation from challenges and deficits to creativity, positivity, and possibility. Yasmin shares how his book came to life, what it reveals about the way he experiences the world, and the impact it’s already had on his classmates, teachers, and parents.

The discussion broadens into a wider exploration of parenting, neurodiversity in schools, the challenges teachers face, and the vital role of listening, love, and advocacy. 

Together, they ask the big questions: 

How do we nurture children’s natural spark? 

How do we stop outdated systems from shutting them down? 

And what would change if we all asked each other “How does your mind work?”

This is a raw, emotional, and hopeful conversation for parents, educators, leaders and anyone who cares about how we raise the next generation.

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