Mind Matters

In episode 221, Emily talks with Brad Wright, a Neurodivergent Educator and Administrator, and author of the Infinity Blast series of middle grade books featuring neurodivergent characters. They discuss his work as an educator and how it influenced his decision to write fiction for young people. It’s important for educators to be educated about neurodiversity and provide accurate information to children. Brad also talks about the evolution of neurodivergent characters in children's literature and the role they play in the lives of young people. There is a need for more diverse and authentic characters in literature. Takeaways Educators should be educated about neurodiversity and provide accurate information to children. The representation of neurodivergent characters in children's literature has evolved, but there is still a need for more diverse characters. Authentic portrayal of neurodivergent traits is important to provide a nuanced understanding of different types of brains. Neurodivergent childre