Welcome to Episode 27 of the Empower LEP Podcast! This week, host Jana Parker sits down with Dr. Amy Merenda, a passionate Licensed Educational Psychologist and neurodiversity-affirming advocate. With six years of experience as a public school psychologist and now fully dedicated to her private practice, Amy shares her story of leaving the school districts to go all in on her mission to serve families in her community independently.
You’ll hear her enthusiasm for this transition as she talks about life changes and the red tape that motivated her to move to private practice ownership. Building connections and creating services that speak to the market, Amy is finding her footing and building a business she is proud of.
In this episode, Amy shares her passion for neurodiversity-affirming practices and her journey of promoting these practices, particularly in school psychology, where she discovered a surprising lack of guidance. Fueled by this mission, she developed trainings and authored a paper published in CASP, all aimed at empowering school psychologists to conduct assessments that uplift neurodivergent students. Her work is not just about advocacy but about making a tangible difference in the lives of these students, inspiring us all to do the same.
Her dedication to supporting students and families shines through as she explains how her private practice operates on the belief that all brains are beautiful and that it's essential for LEPs to help their clients recognize their unique strengths. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in a positive approach and the messages of the neurodiversity-affirming movement.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated and ready to make a difference in the lives of all students. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It helps us reach more LEPs and professionals who can learn and grow from our content.
Connect with Dr. Amy Merenda:
Website: www.amymerenda.com
Email: amyburnsmerenda@gmail.com
Instagram: / amymerendalep
Facebook: / amyjeanburns
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4 окт 2024
