{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong","title":"Kids Need Neurodivergent Characters: Kyla and Jedidiah Mora on Acceptance & Understanding","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3949,"description":"Kyla and Jedidiah Mora are a neurodivergent couple, writers, and advocates. They are the authors of “Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur,” a popular children’s book that helps kids understand autism, ADHD, and different ways of thinking.  Their journey started with their own diagnoses of autism and ADHD as adults. After years of confusion and challenges, they found clarity, self-acceptance, and a desire to help others feel less alone.  Kyla is a high school teacher and journalist who is passionate about education and storytelling. Jedidiah works in the water industry and has a strong interest in mechanical engineering. Together, they combine their skills and personal experiences to create stories that celebrate neurodivergent kids and families. Through their writing, they aim to break down stigma and spark conversations. Key Moments00:00 Intro and Audio Descriptions06:53 Own Voices, Own Stories Award for Disabled Authors12:33 Internalizing Blame; Autism, ADHD, and Trauma21:50 Autism and Learning to Be Your True Self26:49 Embracing Hyperfocus in a Positive Way28:21 Job Challenges and Personal Struggles44:44 Unique Traits of Autistic Girls59:09 Understanding and Accepting Connect with Kyla Mora Twitter: https://x.com/kylapmora Website: https://cherrylakepublishing.com/shop/show/54094 Jedidiah MoraWebsite: https://cherrylakepublishing.com/shop/show/54094 ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SoFcUOomOBz8oXfQlV4EmcUMIXb59wqW1asAyjGr6VQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNWQx/NjAyNmY1YjFkNjIx/NjdkZmQyMDNmYTRh/MDQ0OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}