Dr. Desiree Jones on Neurodivergence: Who Decides What’s “Normal”?

Steve wonders what the difference between “normal” and “not normal” is. His friend Desi drops by to help him out!

Dr. Desiree Jones is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and director of the SHINE Lab (Stigma, Human Interaction, and Neurodivergent Experiences) at the University of Maryland. She received her PhD in Psychological Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas. She was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30: Science list for 2023. Her research focuses on neurodivergence, stigma, and identity.

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