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Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

著者： SparkLaunch.org Mike Cornell Chaya Mallavaram
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 You’ve landed at Spark Launch — the guide star for embracing what it means to be neurodiverse. Hosted by Chaya Mallavaram (the artsy ADHD brain behind Spark Launch) and Mike Cornell (a peer support specialist who reminds us that imperfection is where the magic happens), this podcast dives deep into the messy, beautiful, and often challenging realities of neurodivergent life. Each episode blends personal stories with expert insights to tackle issues affecting our community, such as mental health, parenting strategies, emotional regulation, workplace dynamics, executive function hacks, and neurodiversity advocacy. Whether you’re navigating life with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, or other neurodevelopmental conditions — or supporting someone who is — this is a space where neurodivergent voices can unmask, embrace their weirdness, and celebrate human diversity. Subscribe now to ignite your mind, elevate your essence, and spark something extraordinary. https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/ Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Minds. Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone. Ready to Ignite Your Child’s Confidence and Curiosity? Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time. https://play.sparkade.app/ Follow Mike & Chaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followshisghost https://www.instagram.com/the_sparklaunch Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free: https://followyourghostcoach.com/ ADHD Learning Solutions https://www.sparklaunch.org/Copyright 2025 SparkLaunch.org 個人的成功 心理学 心理学・心の健康 社会科学 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Autism, Sexuality, and the Power of Neuroculture w/ Candice Christiansen (Season 2 Finale)

    Autism, Sexuality, and the Power of Neuroculture w/ Candice Christiansen (Season 2 Finale)
    2025/10/24
    In the season finale of season 2, Mike and Chaya sit down with Candice Christiansen, a leading voice at the intersection of neurodiversity, trauma, and intimacy, for a conversation that gets existential—and a little bit weird. The three explore the sacred energy of creation, the challenge of healing in a world that isn't always helpful, and what it means to harness your own power when you’ve been taught to ignore it.We Also Cover:Candice's journey as a late-diagnosed autistic personThe intricate connection between sensory experiences and sexualityDefining and embracing the concept of "neuroculture"Why autistic individuals are so vulnerable to trauma and abuseChallenging stereotypes that infantilize and desexualize autistic adultsThe idea of sex as a sacred energy exchangeUsing intuition as a tool for protection and setting boundariesWhat forgiveness really meansNavigating a world that often tries to stifle authentic expressionQuotes:"The way I see, perceive, behave, understand, and live in this world is based on what I view as my brain's culture and way of being, and that doesn't mean I'm deficient. It just means it's different and different really is beautiful.""If we looked at sex truly as a sacred energy exchange, I do have to wonder if... people would just be mindlessly swiping left and right and allowing people's energy into their being, because it does impact who we are.""You are a bright light and to not let anyone dim your light... people will try to, and just to shine love and shine light. And because that wins always, it always wins.""The efforts to remain what you are is actually what limits us. But if you give into constant evolution... there's no expiration date to that. We can continue evolving until the end.""We don't have to hold on to the pain. And we can learn to love ourselves constantly by even doing little things. It doesn't have to be a big, huge purpose."About Candice Christiansen:Candice Christiansen, LCMHC, CSAT-S, CMAT, Neuro-Inclusive IFS, Certified EMDR, and Psychedelic Assisted Therapist (PAT), is the Founder and Clinical Director of Namasté Center For Healing. A trauma-informed care and neurodiversity expert, she supports individuals and couples facing complex mental health challenges from intimate partner violence and betrayal. With over 25 years of experience working with neurologically different children, teens, and adults, Candice offers neuro-affirmative screenings, consultations, and training to professionals at institutions like Yale, Harvard, Seeking Integrity Los Angeles, and IITAP Arizona. She has served as an expert witness in state and federal courts advocating for neuro-affirmative legal care for autistic individuals. Her publications include Mastering the Trauma Wound (2016), Compassionate KAP (2024), and a co-authored chapter in Altogether Us (2023). In 2023, she and Aly Dearborn, LMFT, developed a gender-inclusive autism screening tool identifying traits common in autistic females and non-binary adults. Her relationship insights have appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune, Talkspace.com, and on Fox 13’s The Place. She served five years on the Division of Professional Licensing Substance Use Disorder Board and on the UMHCA Board, and her work emphasizes resilience and healing through integration of lived experience, empowering individuals and professionals with tools to navigate mental health challenges.Connect with Candice:Consulting Website: https://candicechristiansen.comNamaste Center for Healing: https://namasteadvice.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theAutismSexpert Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.org/Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free:https://followyourghostcoach.com/As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • Montessori Magic: How Freedom-Based Learning Supports ADHD and Autistic Children w/ Rupali Sharma

    Montessori Magic: How Freedom-Based Learning Supports ADHD and Autistic Children w/ Rupali Sharma
    2025/10/17
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Rupali Sharma, founder and director of The T.E.C. Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, who shares her journey from architecture to Montessori education, revealing how autonomy, observation, and child-centered learning create environments where neurodivergent children thrive without labels or limitations.We Also Cover:The philosophy behind Think, Explore, Create and its connection to child developmentFreedom within boundaries as the foundation of Montessori learning for neurodivergent kidsWhy sensory-based, hands-on materials unlock potential in ADHD and autistic learnersThe critical triangle: teacher, student, and prepared environment working in partnershipHow neurodivergent children flourish when given time, space, and respectObservation as the teacher's most powerful tool for individualized learning plansSupporting hyperfocus in ADHD children and channeling special interests into learningThe spiritual preparation of the Montessori teacher and why mindset matters for inclusive classroomsTransitioning Montessori students to traditional school settings while preserving self-advocacyWhy creativity needs freedom from adult judgment to blossom in neurodiverse learnersMontessori as an alternative to traditional IEP-focused educationHow parents can support Montessori principles at home with neurodivergent childrenQuotes:"Children are very different from adults. They like to be engaged in activity that is driven by their interest, not driven by the teacher's interest, but by their own interest.""I don't really think being neurodivergent is something new. It's always existed throughout history. It's just that what environment are we forcing people into nowadays?""When they are an adult, all of this is going to be behind them. They're going to be successful no matter what. It's while they are under our care, it's our job to give them the environment where they can thrive and not be felt that, oh, I'm not right or I'm not fitting in somehow.""Often people say to me, what if they leave Montessori and go to the real world? Montessori is the real world. We teach them to advocate for themselves. We teach them to be confident. We actually show them what they're capable of in their highest potential."About Rupali Sharma:Rupali Sharma is the Founder and Director of The T.E.C. Schools, established in Worcester, MA in 2016. With a background in architecture and training as a Montessori educator, she is passionate about blending authentic Montessori principles with a modern STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) integrated curriculum. Her vision centers on nurturing creativity, problem-solving, and lifelong learning, preparing children to think independently, explore ideas, and build the skills their future will demand. She launched her education career with Imagination Unbound, an initiative designed to lay early foundations for creative thinking and to empower both children and educators to become bold explorers in the learning process.Connect with Rupali:Website for The T.E.C. Schools - Montessori Education in Worcester, MA - https://www.thetecschools.com/Rupali Sharma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupali-sharma-04b6336The T.E.C. Schools on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-tec-schools.-think.-explore.-create./Instagram: @thetecschools - https://www.instagram.com/thetecschools/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTECschoolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thet.e.c.schoolsthink.expl5950/featuredEmail: rsharma@thetecschools.comRelated Reading:"More Than Textbooks: A Holistic Approach to Education" by Rupali Sharma: https://www.thetecschools.com/more-than-textbooks-a-holistic-approach-to-educationThe T.E.C. School is located at:15 Jamesbury Dr.Worcester, MA 01609 Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.org/Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free:https://followyourghostcoach.com/As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • One Size Fits One: Derek Crager on Diagnosis, Design, and Doing Different

    One Size Fits One: Derek Crager on Diagnosis, Design, and Doing Different
    2025/10/10
    Mike and Chaya sit down with Derek Crager to discuss his journey of being late-diagnosed AuDHDer, how embracing his neurodivergence led him from the manufacturing floor to building transformative accessible AI tools for the neurodivergent community, and what it truly means to create human-centered technology that actually fits. We Also Cover:How receiving his autism and ADHD diagnosis brought self-acceptance and reshaped Derek's careerWhy "prompt engineering" might actually be a neurodivergence superpowerThe story behind PracticalAI and creating voice-first solutions that are judgment-freeMaking information accessible without internet or appsBuilding workplace inclusion into tech from the ground upThe "one size fits one" philosophy versus one-size-fits-all systemsAdvice for neurodivergent entrepreneurs on building teams and leveraging communityWhy certification and trust matter in assistive technologyDerek's advice for his younger self and anyone feeling out of placeQuotes:"I wore my diagnosis like a badge of honor. Embracing who I am allowed me to communicate authentically—something I never had before.""Knowledge is key to the universe. When we put it in the right hands, at the right time, it's a platform for belonging and growth.""The best tech doesn't replace humans; it empowers us to be irreplaceable. If we thrive, so does everyone around us."About Derek Crager:Derek Crager is a neurodivergent entrepreneur, voice-first AI strategist, and the founder of Practical AI and the community hub AIforAutistics.com. With a background in industrial reliability and training, Derek spent decades feeling misunderstood in professional environments. At age 50, a late diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and dyslexia provided a new lens through which to view his life and career, explaining his innate ability for pattern recognition and systems thinking.This personal journey became the catalyst for his professional mission. His flagship product, Pocket Mentor, is the world's first voice-based AI mentor designed for hands-free, real-time industrial support. It addresses the critical problem of "tribal knowledge" loss—where valuable expertise disappears when a key employee leaves—by transforming that knowledge into an on-demand, scalable resource accessible through a simple phone call, with no app or login required.Through AIforAutistics.com, Derek creates a space where neurodivergent individuals can harness AI to create, earn, and build sustainable, independent lives. He is a passionate advocate for inclusion through innovation, blending emotional vulnerability with deep technological insight to empower a community where difference is a strategic advantage.Connect with Derek:Practical AI Website: https://www.practicalai.appPocket Mentor: https://www.pocketmentor.usAI for Autistics Community: https://www.aiforautistics.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/ Join the Waitlist for SPARKADE: Games for Children and Families Designed for ADHD Minds, by ADHD Mindshttps://play.sparkade.app/Your neurodivergent child deserves an educational experience that helps them thrive.Join the Sparkade community to give them a gamified learning journey that sparks confidence and curiosity, builds skills, and strengthens your connection — one playful session at a time.Available soon on iOS and Android. - Play on any tablet or phone.Stay Connected:Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/All podcast listening methods: https://episodes.fm/1758785803Play Our Game - For ADHD Minds: https://play.sparkade.app/ADHD Learning Solutions: https://www.sparklaunch.org/Chaya on Instagram: @the_sparklaunchMike on Instagram: @followshisghostMike's Neurodivergent & Mental Health Peer Coaching-- First Session Free:https://followyourghostcoach.com/As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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