Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Focusing%20on%20Strengths%2C%20Not%20Deficits%20in%20Neurodiversity%20-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
At Kessler Foundation’s Center for Autism Research, scientists are redefining how they support neurodiverse individuals—especially those on the autism spectrum—by focusing on strengths rather than deficits. Led by Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center, the team developed KF-STRIDE, a specialized program that uses positive psychology to help adolescents and young adults identify their strengths and prepare for the workforce. Early results show increased confidence, self-awareness, and improved interview skills. Through strategic partnerships, this research is expanding to include individuals with ADHD and dyslexia, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
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Kessler Foundation Investigators:
Lead: Helen M. Genova, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen-Genova
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EXPLORE our autism research:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/autism-research
LEARN more about KF-STRIDE
https://kfstride.org
PARTICIPATE:
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At Kessler Foundation’s Center for Autism Research, scientists are redefining how they support neurodiverse individuals—especially those on the autism spectrum—by focusing on strengths rather than deficits. Led by Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center, the team developed KF-STRIDE, a specialized program that uses positive psychology to help adolescents and young adults identify their strengths and prepare for the workforce. Early results show increased confidence, self-awareness, and improved interview skills. Through strategic partnerships, this research is expanding to include individuals with ADHD and dyslexia, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
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Kessler Foundation Investigators:
Lead: Helen M. Genova, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen-Genova
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EXPLORE our autism research:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/autism-research
LEARN more about KF-STRIDE
https://kfstride.org
PARTICIPATE:
Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join
READ our 2024 Impact Report:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/2024-impact-report
LISTEN to all our 2024 Impact Report stories:
https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reports
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This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in September 2025.
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Idioma, ubicación y vida después de una lesión cerebral en las comunidades hispanas
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1 month ago
Idioma, ubicación y vida después de una lesión cerebral en las comunidades hispanas
En este episodio de Ciencias de la Vida Real, exploramos un estudio convincente de la Fundación Kessler y sus socios del Sistema Modelo de Lesiones Cerebrales Traumáticas (LCT). La investigación analiza cómo el lugar de nacimiento (si una persona hispana con LCT nació en EE. UU. o en el extranjero) afecta su capacidad para trabajar, estudiar o realizar actividades de voluntariado. Con 706 participantes de diversos orígenes, el estudio revela que la productividad después de una LCT no solo depende del lugar de nacimiento, sino también del lugar de residencia y del idioma que se habla en su comunidad.
Los hallazgos muestran que los latinos nacidos en el extranjero con LCT tienen casi tres veces más probabilidades de ser productivos en zonas con mayor número de hablantes de idiomas extranjeros, mientras que los hispanos nacidos en EE. UU. prosperan en comunidades con menos. Estos hallazgos resaltan la importancia de los programas de rehabilitación vocacional adaptados cultural y lingüísticamente. Este episodio ofrece valiosas conclusiones para cuidadores, profesionales clínicos y cualquier persona afectada por una LCT, enfatizando el papel de la comunidad, el idioma y el apoyo en la recuperación.
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Investigadores de la Fundación Kessler:
Anthony H. Lequerica, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Anthony%20Lequerica
Amanda Botticello, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/amanda-botticello-phd-mph
John O’Neill, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John-ONeill
Jean Lengenfelder, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jean%20Lengenfelder
Denise Krch, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Krch
Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti
Publicado en The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2019
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Enlaces del podcast:
Lea el estudio completo: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29863616
Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información sobre la investigación sobre lesiones cerebrales traumáticas: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
Lea este resumen: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/KesslerFoundation-Real-Life%20Science-Spring%202024.pdf
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Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Focusing%20on%20Strengths%2C%20Not%20Deficits%20in%20Neurodiversity%20-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
At Kessler Foundation’s Center for Autism Research, scientists are redefining how they support neurodiverse individuals—especially those on the autism spectrum—by focusing on strengths rather than deficits. Led by Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center, the team developed KF-STRIDE, a specialized program that uses positive psychology to help adolescents and young adults identify their strengths and prepare for the workforce. Early results show increased confidence, self-awareness, and improved interview skills. Through strategic partnerships, this research is expanding to include individuals with ADHD and dyslexia, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
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Kessler Foundation Investigators:
Lead: Helen M. Genova, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen-Genova
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EXPLORE our autism research:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/autism-research
LEARN more about KF-STRIDE
https://kfstride.org
PARTICIPATE:
Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join
READ our 2024 Impact Report:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/2024-impact-report
LISTEN to all our 2024 Impact Report stories:
https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reports
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Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in September 2025.
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Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
