Higher weight and neurodivergence in childhood

Emerging Minds Podcast

Nov 27 2022 | 00:27:00

00:00 / 00:27:00

Show Notes

Emerging Minds has recently launched the 'Supporting the mental health of children with higher weight' online training course. In this episode, Bec Edser speaks with child and family partner Annie Crowe, a proud Autistic ADHD-er who is a strong advocate for body diversity and neurodivergent inclusion. They discuss Annie’s own lived experience of childhood higher weight and neurodivergence, along with the expertise she has gained through her advocacy work in this space.

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