Lessons from Neurodivergent Students for Everyone

10/12/2025 47 min Episodio 41

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Dear Valued Listener/Viewer,In this episode of 'Getting Inspired with Dr. Barb', I engage with Perry Knoppert, founder of the Octopus Movement, to discuss the challenges faced by neurodivergent students in education. We explore the importance of nonlinear thinking, the role of parents in supporting their children, and the need for systemic change in educational practices. The conversation also touches on the significance of human-centric education, the potential of AI in transforming learning, and the creation of the Human Score to measure educational effectiveness. Perry shares personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding in educational environments.Connect with incredible Perry:Website: https://www.theoctopusmovement.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perryknoppert/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perry.knoppertInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lord_knop/Connect with me on https://barbaravokatis.com ! Thank you for being here!