About this episode

The episode discusses the unique challenges faced by ADHD students and features Beven Byrnes, who leads a school designed for neurodivergent learners.

Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Stop Trying to “Fix” Your ADHD. You’re Not Broken: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/sign-up _____ Your kid got labeled the “problem.” The defiant one, the behavior kid, the one who couldn't sit still or keep up. What if the room was the thing that didn't fit? Beven Byrnes is a neurodivergent educator, nonprofit leader, and a mom of four. She's the Executive Director of Bridges Middle School in Portland, the only middle school in Oregon built specif...

People in this episode

Host: Tracy Otsuka

Guest: Beven Byrnes

Topics covered

• ADHD
• education
• neurodiversity
• school environment
• parenting
• behavioral challenges

Keywords

• ADHD
• neurodivergent
• education
• Bridges Middle School
• Portland
• behavioral issues
• school design
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bridges Middle School

Places: Portland, Oregon

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