Show Notes – Episode Eight – Season One Recap & Season Two Preview

This episode of the Neurodiversity and Higher Education offers a recap from season one of the podcast (did you know there were seasons? Neither did we – until recently!). We’ll share some successes, some challenges, and lessons learned. Then we’ll dive into what’s ahead for season two! We’ll close by sharing five goals (and one bonus) that we’ve set for this coming season.

A couple of times in this episode we request your feedback - contact us at neurodiversity@mercyhurst.edu with any questions or suggested topics and speakers!

Resources Mentioned:

Neurodiversity Podcast:

https://neurodiversitypodcast.com/

About the Show:

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581610651045

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversityhigheredpodcast/

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MercyhurstNeurodiversity

About Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity:

Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity:
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/neurodiversity

Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brad-mcgarry-center-for-neurodiversity-at-mercyhurst-university/

Mercyhurst AIM Program website: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/aim

Show Notes – Episode Seven – Emily Kircher-Morris LPC

This episode of the Neurodiversity and Higher Education welcomes Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, the host of The Neurodiversity Podcast. The podcast explores the psychological, educational, and social needs for enriching the lives of neurodivergent people. She is the author of several books for parents and educators related to supporting neurodivergent learners. Her most recent book, Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported, was released in January 2025. She started her career in education and now works as a mental health counselor in private practice outside of St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in supporting neurodivergent people of all ages.

There are lots of great resources listed in our show notes or grab a pencil and paper to jot them down! Contact us at neurodiversity@mercyhurst.edu with any questions or suggested topics and speakers!

Resources Mentioned:

Neurodiversity Podcast:

https://neurodiversitypodcast.com/

Emily’s Website:

https://www.emilykirchermorris.com/

Emily Kircher-Morris on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilykirchermorris

About the Show:

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581610651045

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversityhigheredpodcast/

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MercyhurstNeurodiversity

About Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity:

Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity:
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/neurodiversity

Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brad-mcgarry-center-for-neurodiversity-at-mercyhurst-university/

Mercyhurst AIM Program website: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/aim

Show Notes – Episode Six – Matt Gunter from Inclusive Academia

This episode of the Neurodiversity and Higher Education welcomes Matt Gunter from Inclusive Academia and author of “Manager to Consultant: Parenting Your Neurodivergent College Student.”

Matt Gunter became interested in the topic of neurodivergent student college readiness while exploring college options with his son. Matt collaborated with the College Autism Network (CAN) to create two workbooks for neurodivergent high school and college students and their families. In 2024, he published "College Readiness for Neurodivergent College Students." In February 2026, Matt and CAN released a second workbook entitled, "Manager to Consultant: Parenting Your Neurodivergent College Student." Matt hosts Inclusive Academia, a YouTube channel for neurodivergent high school students and their families who are exploring their educational and career options. Matt's also developing a mobile application called Routine Success that supports executive functioning and independent living skills. You can contact Matt at Matt.Gunter@routine-success.com.

There are lots of great resources listed in our show notes or grab a pencil and paper to jot them down! Contact us at neurodiversity@mercyhurst.edu with any questions or suggested topics and speakers!

Resources Mentioned:

Inclusive Academia:

https://www.youtube.com/@InclusiveAcademia

College Readiness for Neurodivergent Students:

https://www.college-ready.com/

Matt Gunter on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-gunter-1946b96/

About the Show:

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581610651045

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversityhigheredpodcast/

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MercyhurstNeurodiversity

About Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity:

Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity:
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/neurodiversity

Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brad-mcgarry-center-for-neurodiversity-at-mercyhurst-university/

Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst website: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/aim