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is a lecturer and the program coordinator for Childhood Multiple Disabilities at Hunter College.

is the founder and lead consultant for Crowning Moments Consultants, a company that provides educational consulting with student-centered outcomes.

wrote many books on ADHD, including “Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD.” It is impossible to overstate his immense contribution to the field.

is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota.

is a special education teacher and technology specialist in the NYC Public Schools.

has dedicated her career to making a lasting impact on the lives of students in Alabama. In her current role, she works to enhance the literacy skills of third-grade students.

is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. She focuses on the teaching and learning of math, particularly for students who learn math differently.

is a licensed psychotherapist, leadership coach, and recognized leader in digital mental health and education technology.

is an expert in the treatment of ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder. He also focuses on issues facing students with learning disabilities.

is a practicing attorney as well as a nationally recognized author, motivational speaker, and nonprofit management consultant.

has spent her 40-year career advocating for the rights of children with learning and thinking differences.

is an assistive technology consultant who focuses on learning differences. She matches people with tools for their learning style.

is a professor specializing in the study of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and related conditions like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.

is a neuropsychologist in private practice who provides consultations and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations.

is the director of the Yellin Center for Mind, Brain, and Education in New York City. He has dedicated his career to improving the well-being of young people.

is a pediatric neuropsychologist, researcher, and editor for several journals. His expertise includes ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, and more.

is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Kind Mind Psychology, a private practice specializing in evidence-based approaches to treating a wide range of mental health issues.

is an attorney, advocate, and education consultant who focuses on education law and policy, civil rights, and special education.

is a bilingual speech-language pathologist for a public school system in South Carolina and the state’s representative for Tobii Dynavox.

has been a professional in the field of learning disabilities for over 45 years. He was the founding headmaster of Eagle Hill School.

is the founder and president of Literacy How, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides professional development and coaching for teachers.

is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, autism, learning differences, and other forms of neurodivergence.

is a National Board Certified Teacher in exceptional needs with a decade and a half of experience.

is a dedicated educator who has spent her career working with exceptional learners, teaching special education, and advocating for inclusion and resources.

has over 30 years of experience in education. She teaches fifth grade, where she supports students with learning and thinking differences.

is an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral interventions. She also provides co-parenting therapy for families experiencing high conflict.

is a pediatric occupational therapist. She’s worked with children, teens, and young adults for more than 20 years.

is a speech-language pathologist and an Orton–Gillingham Certified reading tutor who supports students with communication challenges in a public school.

is the founder and director of The Chesapeake Center, an ADHD specialty clinic. She is the author of 15 books related to ADHD.

is a special education teacher who supports students with diverse needs. She specializes in developing IEPs and fostering inclusive learning environments.

is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Equity Institute, which supports educators and leaders from historically underserved communities.

is a specialist in the assessment of neurodivergent children and teens. She is passionate about helping children who struggle with learning or social-emotional issues.

is a special education teacher in Phoenix and a restorative justice trainer. He focuses on connecting all students in schools.

specializes in special education and STEM and is a State Teacher of the Year recipient. Her doctoral research examined how early layered STEM experiences shape identity, confidence, and persistence for women in STEM.

is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the Founder of Bay Area Modern Therapy. She focuses on women’s mental health, parenting, anxiety disorders, and ADHD.

is the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. As a special educator, she believes all kids have a right to be included and celebrated in what she calls a “joyous and just education.”

is a school administrator who has spent 15 years teaching in urban settings, focusing on social-emotional awareness, cultural and ethnic diversity, and experiential learning.

is a board-certified psychiatrist, a clinical assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, and the author of “Screen Smart Parent.”

is a specialist in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with learning or behavioral needs.

is a seventh-grade social studies teacher who has worked with students with a wide variety of disabilities and differences.

is an associate professor and program coordinator of education policy and law at Indiana University.

is the founder of James Emmett & Co., which provides disability inclusion support services to companies.

is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician who sees patients with learning and attention issues. She also conducts research on ADHD and autism.

is a principal in the Bethlehem School District as well as the owner and director of a Sylvan Learning Center in Pennsylvania.

is a co-founder and clinical director of Willow Center for Integrative Health. He specializes in ADHD, trauma, and learning differences.

is a professor at Western University with 20 years of experience researching how children develop numerical and mathematical skills.

is an expert on learning disabilities of English language learners (ELLs). Among her publications is a book for educators, “Practical Ways to Engage All Struggling Readers.”

is a professor emeritus at the University of Delaware who conducts research on writing development, instruction, literacy, self-regulation, and more.