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Beacon College's "A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity" The PodcastAuthor: A World of Difference
"A World of Difference" celebrates and supports families who are navigating the journey of learning differences. The show is produced by Beacon College (America's first accredited baccalaureate institution dedicated to educating students who learn differently). Episodes examine neurodiversity issues related to learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorders, and learning differences from birth through the baccalaureate years through compelling storytelling, conversations with experts, viewer Q&As, and interviews with successful/famous individuals with learning differences. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity | Pathways to STEM | S6E5
Episode 5
Saturday, 3 January, 2026
For neurodivergent students, STEM learning can feel like a Dickens novel — “the best of times, the worst of times.” One page brims with curiosity, creativity, and a hunger to understand how things work. The next reveals classrooms not built for how they learn, leaving them confused, discouraged, or left behind.That disconnect doesn’t just affect the classroom; it can block the road ahead. STEM jobs are growing twice as fast as other fields and already pay, on average, more than double non-STEM roles. But when learning environments don’t fit, neurodivergent students risk being locked out before they even get started.Here’s the good news: when families, educators, and communities reimagine STEM — from kindergarten coding to college robotics — students who learn differently can thrive.They can build, explore, and lead in ways that honor their strengths and ignite their passions. On this episode, we meet a Colorado college student with autism who’s engineering a future that fits — powered by his talent, his tenacity, and a mechanical engineering degree. Then, a panel of national experts shares practical strategies for nurturing STEM confidence at every age — from tackling math anxiety to igniting coding curiosity. And later, we introduce our newest Difference Maker: a teen trailblazer whose love of science is inspiring a movement and helping kids see themselves in STEM.
