Celebrate What's Different: Back to School, Your Way
Here, differences are celebrated, and every person is valued. “Celebrate What’s Different” is a podcast from Barber National Institute, a nonprofit providing services to children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, autism and behavioral health challenges. Each month, we’ll discuss a topic relating to disability services providing expert insight while creating connections and opportunities for families, health care providers, employers, and more.
Posted on August 19th, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In this episode, Barber National Institute’s Executive Vice President Dr. Maureen Barber Carey and one of their key Behavioral Specialists Maria Brown tell us their expertise, tips, and tricks to take on the first day back to school with confidence. The group discusses Netflix's The Healing Powers of Dude and follows Noah, a middle schooler with social anxiety, and his emotional support dog, Dude.