Art and creative expression can be a powerful way for neurodivergent individuals to communicate and share their unique experiences.
In this conversation, Jordan James and Simon Scott talk to Bret Malley, a recently diagnosed neurodivergent individual, and father of an autistic son. They discuss Brett's journey of self-discovery, his experiences as a filmmaker and artist, talk about his upcoming documentary film, The Divergent Gift: Unboxing Autism, led by Bret and starring Jordan and the challenges he and his son face in the US education system.
The conversation explores the need for flexibility and multiple ways of learning in education, particularly for neurodivergent individuals, and emphasize the importance of listening to parents and understanding the unique strengths and weaknesses of each child.
The upcoming documentary film 'The Divergent Gift; Unboxing Autism, led by Brett Mallie, aims to amplify the voices of the neurodivergent community and promote acceptance and inclusion.
Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Background
14:10 Art as a Form of Communication
35:50 The Need for a Shift in Education
44:34 Flexibility and Autonomy in Education
51:48 The Importance of Listening to Parents
01:08:00 The Power of Documentary Film in Advocacy
Bret Malley: Educator, Speaker, Professional photographer, author of Adobe Master Class; Advanced Compositing in Adobe Photoshop CC, and all around Photoshop magician specializing in surreal, epic, and imaginative image creation.
Website: https://www.bretmalley.com/
Documentary: https://www.thedivergentgift.com/
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Whether you're Neurodivergent yourself, a friend, family member, or simply curious about this extraordinary way of experiencing the world, this podcast is your guide to unravelling The Neurodivergent Experience.
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