In this episode, author and educational and developmental psychologist Sandhya Menon joins Dr Michelle Livock and Monique Mitchelson for a rich conversation spanning neurodivergence, identity, culture, and inclusive education.
Sandhya is an autistic ADHDer, born in Singapore, of Indian-Swiss heritage, and now living and working in Naarm/Melbourne. She is the author of The Brain Forest, written to help children understand neurodiversity and inclusive practice, and her upcoming book The Rainbow Brain is the first children’s book of its kind to outline both autism and ADHD in one person.
This 53-page Episode Companion Article includes:
A clean, readable transcript format for easier re-reading and sharing
Key quotes, key terms, and visual callouts
Reflection questions and journaling space
Linked resources mentioned in the episode
Episode topics include:
How Sandhya thinks about neurodivergence
What is an educational and developmental psychologist?
Sandhya’s experience as an author
Sandhya’s experiences within her identities as a BIPOC, immigrant and neurodivergent woman
Sandhya’s path to understanding her own neurodivergence, and learning to prioritise her own needs
Sandhya’s special interests
Sandhya’s top tips for others identifying as Autistic
The backstory of The Brain Forest
Good for:
Neurodivergent adults wanting language for complex identity and “both/and” experiences
Parents, educators, and clinicians wanting culturally aware, inclusive framing
Anyone interested in children’s resources that explain neurodiversity with clarity and respect
💡 Professionals: Add a $3 license upgrade if you want to use this resource in client work, groups, supervision, or trainings
Instant PDF download. U.S. Letter size. Printable.
In this episode, author and educational and developmental psychologist Sandhya Menon joins Dr Michelle Livock and Monique Mitchelson for a rich conversation spanning neurodivergence, identity, culture, and inclusive education.
Sandhya is an autistic ADHDer, born in Singapore, of Indian-Swiss heritage, and now living and working in Naarm/Melbourne. She is the author of The Brain Forest, written to help children understand neurodiversity and inclusive practice, and her upcoming book The Rainbow Brain is the first children’s book of its kind to outline both autism and ADHD in one person.
This 53-page Episode Companion Article includes:
A clean, readable transcript format for easier re-reading and sharing
Key quotes, key terms, and visual callouts
Reflection questions and journaling space
Linked resources mentioned in the episode
Episode topics include:
How Sandhya thinks about neurodivergence
What is an educational and developmental psychologist?
Sandhya’s experience as an author
Sandhya’s experiences within her identities as a BIPOC, immigrant and neurodivergent woman
Sandhya’s path to understanding her own neurodivergence, and learning to prioritise her own needs
Sandhya’s special interests
Sandhya’s top tips for others identifying as Autistic
The backstory of The Brain Forest
Good for:
Neurodivergent adults wanting language for complex identity and “both/and” experiences
Parents, educators, and clinicians wanting culturally aware, inclusive framing
Anyone interested in children’s resources that explain neurodiversity with clarity and respect
💡 Professionals: Add a $3 license upgrade if you want to use this resource in client work, groups, supervision, or trainings
Instant PDF download. U.S. Letter size. Printable.
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