About the Guest(s): Lauren Hough Williams is the Executive Director of the Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education, better known as PINE, an online platform that offers training and support to schools committed to building more neuro-inclusive schools. Lauren is an autism and inclusion specialist and began her career as a special educator for the NYC Department of Education before working for over a decade to define, refine, and expand the NYU ASD Nest Support Project. She partners with the neurodivergent community to shift the special education paradigm from deficits to strengths. Lauren is committed to helping school systems build inclusive learning environments for neurodivergent students.
Episode Summary: In this episode of Think Inclusive, Lauren delves into her origin story and how a research-focused professional found her calling in New York City's public schools, ultimately leading her to champion an education model embracing inclusion and neurodiversity. We talk about PINE's structured professional development solutions and how the organization's systemic approach enables educators across entire school systems to support neurodiverse students effectively. The conversation underscores the transformative potential of inclusive education when professional development becomes a shared language and responsibility.
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/qersgh3UHl-SNecCh48OlUZa8g
Key Takeaways:
Resources:
PINE (Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education): https://www.pineprogram.org/
Contact Lauren Hough Williams: lauren@pineprogram.org
PINE Virtual Summitt (May 1-3) https://www.pineprogram.org/summit (registration opens in March)
MCIE: https://www.mcie.org
Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Bookshare! Learn more at https://www.bookshare.org/.
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