Sivan Hong is both the author and illustrator of the top-selling children's series, The Super Fun Day Books. Her acclaimed titles, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day, Avery G. and the Scary End of School, and Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries, depict the victories of neurodiverse children as they tackle difficulties with perseverance and bravery. Furthermore, The Super Fun Day Books are available in Spanish and as audiobooks, ensuring they resonate with all kinds of learners. Her influential work has garnered attention from multiple news outlets.\nIn addition to her literary pursuits, Sivan actively serves as a Trustee on the Board of the Rita Allen Foundation, using her vast expertise and passion to effect positive change. Away from her professional endeavors, Sivan cherishes her roles as a wife and mother to two delightful children. The family, which includes their beloved dog and cat, lives in Connecticut.\n\nListen in to hear Sivan share:\n\nWhat her life as a neurodivergent woman and mother to two neurodivergent children looks like\n\nA comparison of the academic structures of traditional classroom settings and classrooms specifically for neurodivergent kids\n\nHow the term neurodiverse came into common use, what it means, and what it doesn\u2019t mean\n\nWhy it\u2019s so important for \u201cneuro-typical\u201d people to understand neurodiversity\n\nThe tremendous losses that occur societally when we aren\u2019t open to creating accommodations for neurodiversity\n\nThe importance of being a proud self-advocate as a neurodivergent person\n\nThe role of \u201cneuro-typical\u201d people in advocating for neurodivergent people\xa0\n\nThe problem with framing diagnoses from a position of deficits rather than strengths or uniqueness\n\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nGet Sivan\u2019s Books: The Super Fun Day Books\n\n\nConnect with Sivan: sivanhong.com\n\n\nSivan on IG\n\nSivan on FB\n\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices