Stem for Every Mind with Kenneth Mims

Stem for Every Mind with Kenneth Mims

From All Abilities No Filter by All Abilities No Filter

March 3, 2026 · 33 min · Season 2 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of STEM education and hands-on learning for children on the autism spectrum and students with other disabilities.

What happens when hands-on learning meets individualized education? Real engagement. Real growth. Real outcomes. In this episode of All Abilities, No Filter, we sit down with special guest Kenneth Mims to explore the powerful impact STEM education and hands-on learning can have for children on the autism spectrum and students with other disabilities. We break down why traditional worksheet-based instruction often falls short — and how robotics, engineering challenges, problem-solving activities, and experiential learning can unlock attention, motivation, communication, and independence. You’ll hear practical strategies, real-world examples, and honest insight into: Why STEM increases engagement for neurodiverse learners How hands-on learning builds executive functioning skills The connection between movement, regulation, and cognition Ways educators and parents can bring STEM into everyday learning How individualized instruction transforms outcomes Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or administrator, this episode will challenge the way you think about learning — and give you tools you can use immediately. Because when we design education for how students learn best…

People in this episode

Host: All Abilities No Filter

Guest: Kenneth Mims

Topics covered

  • STEM education
  • hands-on learning
  • neurodiversity
  • autism spectrum
  • individualized instruction

Keywords

  • STEM
  • education
  • autism
  • hands-on learning
  • neurodiverse learners
  • executive functioning
  • individualized instruction

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