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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Loving @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social and @amandamorin.bsky.social's podcast Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Schools! Can't wait to incorporate your book and podcast into my course this fall. Thank you! 🙏

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MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

AFFIRMING NEURODIVERSITY THROUGH OUR PRACTICES Affirming neurodiversity means reshaping educational practices & school culture to consistently acknowledge & respect our neurological differences. #edusky #neurodiversity @amandamorin.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social www.middleweb.com/52270/

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Building Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools

Affirming neurodiversity involves deeply reshaping educational practices and school culture to consistently acknowledge and respect our neurological differences.

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Lighting. Noise. Clutter. Texture.These things shape how students feel and learn. 🧠✨ Ep. 9 of Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools w/OT, Keri Wilmot, explores how to make classrooms more sensory-friendly—starting w/your space, not your budget. @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social #EduSky #NeuroAffirming

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

“Miss, I can’t do this, my prefrontal cortex today is a mess.” A student named his challenge in the moment & felt safe doing it w/uliana Urtubey. That’s neuro-affirming education. @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social and I spoke w/her on Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools podcast. #StudentVoice #EduSky

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Think alouds can model emotional regulation in the moment: 💬 “I’m feeling frustrated, so I’m taking a breath.” Hear more on Ep. 8 of the Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools podcast. 🎧 @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social #Neurodiversity #EmotionalRegulation #ThinkAlouds #InclusiveTeaching #EduSky

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Straws weren’t invented for convenience—they were created for accessibility. Now? Everyone uses them, including @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social, who I teased about it on Ep. 5 of the Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools podcast. 🥤 That’s the power of inclusive design. #Neurodiversity #EduSky

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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We are one week away from #CEC2025! We cannot wait to welcome thousands of educators to Baltimore for an amazing Convention filled with countless learning opportunities, chances to network and build bonds with your fellow attendees, and tons of fun! It's not too late to join us: cecconvention.org

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I just registered for two free Corwin webinars! Check out their upcoming webinars with authors like @sustainteaching.bsky.social and Zaretta Hammond! Here's what's coming soon: www.corwin.com/events/event...

Here's what's coming soon in the Corwin Webinar Series:

March 13. Teaching for Instructional Equity and Cognitive Justice
with Zaretta Hammond
March 17. How to Advance Achievement through Cross-Curricular Writing
with Paul Emerich France
March 24. Don't Believe Everything You Believe
with Bertha Vasquez
April 4. Rethinking Dropout Prevention
with Susan Bowman

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I’m presenting at @cecmembership.bsky.social 2025 Convention & Expo on Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Learning Environments: Implementing Practical Support Strategies along with @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social Hoping for a great turnout! Who else will be there? ! #CEC2025 #EduSky

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

There’s nothing better than stumbling upon something lovely about your own book because you went down a rabbit role about learning. Thanks, Jessica Kulynych for truly getting “Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools” #Edusky #BookSky open.substack.com/pub/jessicaj...

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Great Teaching for Whom?

Neurodivergence and the science of learning

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

“Ableism often comes from the idea that disability is something to ‘fix.’ The social model of disability says otherwise: the issue isn’t the person, it’s the barriers society creates.” New episode of Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools out now.🧠 #Disability #Edusky

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Well worth the read. Terrifying, but worth the read.

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

🎧 In this timely episode of Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social, @timvillegas.com (of @mcie.org) and I dive into dismantling ableism in education. We explore how ableism is embedded in schools, the social model of disability, and more. Listen in. #Edusky

Podcast cover image for 'Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools,' hosted by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin. Background is a watercolor blend of soft pastel colors. Title in bold purple text with the neurodiversity infinity symbol in the word 'Schools.' A purple microphone icon with sound waves is centered below the title. Text reads: 'Episode 4: Understanding and Confronting Ableism.

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Deleted a post over on Threads bc I realized I don’t have the spoons to manage even the idea of replies, let alone actual replies. This is not a comment on any replies I got, it’s a comment on my ability to proactively self-monitor. Executive function fail.

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I love this too and would add additional giveaway copies to @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social’s for honest reviews! I’ll keep an eye on Emily’s comments and we’ll coordinate. 📚#BookSky

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Jennifer Gonzalez @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This week, I talked with @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social and @amandamorin.bsky.social about four actionable changes teachers can make right now to reshape their classrooms into spaces that are more affirming for neurodiverse students. Really good stuff! www.cultofpedagogy.com/neurodiversi...

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Small Changes to Make Your Classroom More Neurodiversity-Affirming

Everyone's brain is different, and if we set up our schools in a way that makes room for many variations, we'll all be better off.

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

If you are a special educator who will be affected by President Trump's executive order on the Department of Education, I'd love to speak to you via Signal. My Signal number is 909-957-6133. I'll protect your identity. #SpecialEducation

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Darby Saxbe @darbysaxbe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

We’ve seen this, right #EduSky? This happened on Friday: The introduction of H.R.899 - To terminate the Department of Education. To be clear, that’s the whole thing, too. No additional text. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Row 2: Trans and Disabled: An Anthology of Identities and Experiences edited by Alex Iantaffi Autistic All Along Workbook by Cara Lee Breastfeeding, Autism & ADHD: Understanding extra support needs and positives for the Autistic or ADHD breastfeeding mother, parent and child by Emily Lunny

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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Row 1: Stop the World I Want to Get Off by @jodieclarke.bsky.social Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools by @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social and @amandamorin.bsky.social Social Work Practice in Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities edited by Kevin P. Stoddart and Ann Fudge Schormans

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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Non-fiction books about autism, written by Autistic authors. Published January 2025.

Graphic with text Autism Non-Fiction by Autistic Authors. Published January 2025. Displays the book covers for:

- Stop the World I Want to Get Off: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting the Recovery of Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People by Jodie Clarke
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin
- Social Work Practice in Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities edited by Kevin P. Stoddart and Ann Fudge Schormans
- Trans and Disabled: An Anthology of Identities and Experiences edited by Alex Iantaffi
- Autistic All Along: Self Reflective Workbook by Cara Lee
- Breastfeeding, Autism & ADHD: Understanding extra support needs and positives for the Autistic or ADHD breastfeeding mother, parent and child by Emily Lunny

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

All I’ll say is covering this RFK Jr. hearing as an #ActuallyAutistic person is one of the weirdest experiences of my life

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Please watch the screen capture. It’s so much easier than explaining in words what’s happening and why I feel like I have rocks in my stomach.

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Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

very little that gives me a kick of seratonin than seeing pics of our new book making their way out into the world. ♥️ @amandamorin.bsky.social

image of "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported"

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

RELATABLE! Also, my book came out on Tuesday, which was chronologically 3 days ago, but feels like so much longer ago bc this week, amirite?

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I do this with everything I write before I send it to an editor! Great advice.

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Stephen Nuñez @socio-steve.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Tip from @snowjob.bsky.social If you have a whitehouse.gov link you want to access and it is down, try replacing "www.whitehouse.gov" with "bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov" The national archives is still doing its job for now.

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Elizabeth C. Hamblet, LD Advisory @echamblet.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Happy pub day to @amandamorin.bsky.social & @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social ! This dynamic duo joined forces to guide schools in developing a nurturing, enlightened approach to teaching. Get your copy today from Bookshop (bookshop.org/a/88516/9798885543972) or Amazon (amzn.to/40gEew8).

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

"Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," available on shelves today! It has been an amazing journey to co-author this book w/ @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social across time zones. Order your copy now and start showing us your "shelfies."

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

🎉It’s book release day! 🎉! @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social and I can’t wait for you to read, review, and use “Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported” Available from all booksellers now!

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

This is a fantastic read. Thanks to @thinkingautism.bsky.social for posting it and for @julierob-tndc.bsky.social’s neurodiversity-affirming perspective and work.

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Mr. 14: “It’s been shown that LEGO is something you never grow out of.” Me: “Cite your research, sir!” Mr. 14: “Advertising. Age limits on boxes. The giant tub of LEGO in your office right there.” Me: “Well-played.”

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I never quite know what to say over here in the Blue Skies. Maybe it’s bc I live in a part of the country that’s very dark this time of year. Maybe it’s bc I have social media app overload. Or maybe it’s bc I’m boring. Dunno. But here’s a picture of me with a giant Pixar lamp. #SocialMediaAwkward

Amanda Morin is seated in a yellow chair under a large, oversized red lamp in a modern setting with glass walls and a dark interior. The background includes a street view through the glass and some furniture nearby, adding to the cozy yet contemporary ambiance.

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Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

3D SC: Only 3 days until release day! This book is a testament to the power of good ideas executed well. Here’s to changing education for the better—one school at a time. ~Johnny Rose (sources say) You can order "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools" now, everywhere books are sold.

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RHM Designs @rhm-designs.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

My company blog for this month, has an upcoming book review for @amandamorin.bsky.social paraeducate.com/index.php/20...

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To The Place I Belong – ParaEducate: Professional Support for Paraeducators

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Lauren Jewett, NBCT, MA @doitjewett.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

My copy of Neurodiversity Affirming Schools by @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social & @amandamorin.bsky.social arrived in the mail! Thanks to the authors for letting me preview the book last fall & write a praise blurb in the front pages. Cheers on a book supporting kids and educators. Pre-order for Jan. 21!

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Lauren Jewett, NBCT, MA @doitjewett.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Thanks for inviting me to preview and blurb this book! ❤️ 🧠 ♾️

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

I am proud to share that my book “Adulting Made Easy: Things Someone Should Have Told You About Getting Your Grown-Up Act Together” has been selected for the 2025 Modular Learning Awards. 🤩 open.substack.com/pub/teachyou...

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The 2025 Modular Learning Awards

Celebrating the Best in Homeschooling

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Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Thanks to Lauren Jewett, NBCT and teacher of students with exceptional needs (@doitjewett87) for reading and blurbing our new book "Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices so All Students Feel Accepted and Supported," coming from Free Spirit Publishing on January 21, 2025.

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Random reminder that NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING SCHOOLS: TRANSFORMING PRACTICES SO ALL STUDENTS FEEL ACCEPTED & SUPPORTED drops Jan 21st and can be preordered now! Learn practices that ensure neurodivergent students feel safe, valued, and understood. Co-authored w/the amazing @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social.

The front cover of the book Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin. The title is written in colorful, textured letters with a vibrant, artistic background featuring warm hues of orange, yellow, blue, and green. The subtitle emphasizes creating supportive environments for all students. The publisher, Free Spirit Publishing, is noted in the lower left corne

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

We cannot wait to start seeing this book in classrooms and bookshelves everywhere! Also, fwiw, @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social and I sometimes communicate solely in Schitt$ Creek gifs. I love that journey for us.

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I just ordered this handmade ceramic menorah because I desperately need some extra whimsy this year. So. Feeling good about that small life choice. #FindJoy #Menorah.

A ceramic menorah designed to resemble a row of colorful nail polish bottles. Each “bottle” serves as a candleholder, labeled with festive names like “Light Up the Night,” “Glimmer Time,” and “Festival of Lights.” The menorah is hand-painted in vibrant shades of pink, purple, and blue, arranged on a textured white base with a soft, speckled pattern.

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Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

That's right! My book with @amandamorin.bsky.social is going to be out in the world on January 21, 2025! We're so excited about changing the paradigm of what it means to teach neurodivergent students. For small business Saturday, you can pre-order from bookshop.org #EduSky #Neurodiversity

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Can anyone recommend a preferably small business, ethical vendor for promotional materials like t-shirts, mugs, fidgets, etc. that does both sensory-friendly shirts and true plus sizes? #NeurodiversityAffirming #BrandDesign #SmallBusiness

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Amanda Morin Consulting has undergone a rebrand! HUGE thanks to @filvocasek.bsky.social for the hard work and thoughtful care creating a new look and feel. If you're looking for a designer, Fil's work gets 7 out of 5 stars! Please check it out in full on my website: www.amandamorin.com

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I'm trying to keep up with new followers, but am struggling a little bit with how the UI works for looking at, following, and then coming back to the notifications. ANYWAY, short story long, someone's bio says "seriously jaded" in it, and I feel that to my very core. (Who? I dunno. See also: UI)

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

**looks at my desk, laughs in neurodivergent, takes a swig of coffee, washes it down with a sip of water, and moves the Vitamin Water up the queue**

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Amanda Morin @amandamorin.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

The ceiling in my office is water damaged and needs to be replaced ASAP. I spent the day packing up my bookshelves so we can move furniture out of the way and it feels so empty in here now. The living room on the other hand has a stack of about twelve 18-gallon totes filled with books… #BookSky

A set of industrial-style metal and wood shelves filled with various items, including books, mugs, figurines, and decorative items. The top shelf prominently displays the book “Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools” alongside a colorful LEGO house and other small trinkets.

empty industrial-style shelving unit made of metal and wood, featuring multiple levels of clean, spacious wooden shelves. A small printer is visible on the bottom right shelf, and a wooden chest sits to the side.

Three empty, tall wooden bookshelves with a clock centered on the wall above them. The shelves have a modern, rustic finish, and the middle unit is slightly shorter than the others.

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