In this episode, we chat with author and creative director Sarah Furlong, whose children’s book Every Brain is Beautiful introduces neurodiversity to young readers in a way that celebrates differences and fosters empathy.
We explore early education, representation in storytelling, and how families and educators can start meaningful conversations about neurodiversity.

00:00 — Welcome to The Neurodiverse Lens
00:30 — Meet Sarah Furlong: author, parent, and creative director
01:15 — The story behind Every Brain is Beautiful
02:50 — Why it’s important to introduce neurodiversity early
04:00 — Using animals and soft colours to ensure inclusion
05:30 — Feedback from parents and educators
06:00 — Expanding the Every Brain series: ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & more
07:00 — Sarah’s new book Mission Pancake and its fun approach to ADHD
08:00 — Introducing StoryA: personalized storytelling through the mail
09:30 — How personalized letters encourage kids to read
10:40 — Empowering kids through accurate labels and diagnosis
12:00 — Teaching self-advocacy at home and in classrooms
13:00 — How teachers and parents can use these books to start conversations
14:30 — Building inclusive environments through early understanding
15:30 — What’s next for Sarah: expanding Every Brain and launching StoryA
16:00 — The power of inclusive storytelling in shaping communities
18:00 — Where to find Sarah’s books and StoryA
19:40 — Closing thoughts and CDL resources

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