TPP 507: A Conversation with Dr. Destiny Huff About Neuroaffirming Advocacy in School
About this episode
The episode features a conversation with Dr. Destiny Huff about advocating for neurodivergent children in schools through a neuroaffirming lens.
Today we’re diving into what it really looks like to advocate for our neurodivergent kids in school in a way that’s truly aligned with who they are. My guest is Dr. Destiny Huff, a trauma therapist, advocate, and educator whose work is deeply informed by her own lived experience as a late-diagnosed autistic mother. In our conversation, we explore the limitations and pitfalls of traditional IEP processes, what a genuinely neurodiversity-affirming approach can look like in practice, and how families can build more effective, collaborative relationships with schools. Destiny shares both big-picture reframes and practical strategies, offering a grounded, honest look at how to navigate systems that weren’t designed with our kids in mind, while still holding onto possibility and meaningful change. About Dr. Destiny Huff Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, is a late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD mental health therapist, non-attorney special education advocate, and national speaker. She is the founder of Destiny Huff Consulting, where she supports families and schools in implementing neuroaffirming practices and navigating the IEP process. As the mother of two neurodivergent learners in public school…
People in this episode
Host: Debbie Reber
Guest: Dr. Destiny Huff
Topics covered
- neurodiversity
- advocacy
- education
- IEP process
- collaboration
- trauma-informed care
Keywords
- neurodivergent
- advocacy
- IEP
- education
- trauma
- collaboration
- neuroaffirming
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Destiny Huff Consulting, The Affirming Village Podcast
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