Contributors

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Amy Bodkin, EdS

Amy Bodkin has an Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) with an emphasis in Neuropsychology. She has worked with public schools, private schools, and homeschools in the United States. Today, she consults worldwide with families and professionals to advocate for the better treatment of children with disabilities. This goal is something very personal to Amy as she carries a lengthy list of diagnosese including: Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Professionally, personally, and as a parent, I have a significant amount of experience with Autism and all the many comorbidities that can go with Autism. All of these different angles of experience give me a very unique perspective and insight into children whose experiences fall outside of the average.

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Professor Sigamoney Naicker

Dr. Sigamoney Naicker of University of Western Cape is extra-ordinary Professor at the University of Western Cape in Cape Town. He was also a National Commissioner on the Committee for Education Support Services appointed by the then President, Nelson Mandela to investigate the state of Special Education during South Africa’s transition to a democracy. He is currently Chief Director of Inclusive Education in the Western Cape Education Department. His latest book is titled "Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive Approach?" Dr. Sigamoney Naicker believes if we are not good listeners then we are total failures in our personal & professional lives. Listening is for happiness, progress, and peace.