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Rainy Saturdays just got a whole lot better. Leslie Bushara, chief program officer of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, reveals how she’s taking notes from neurodivergent kids and their parents to build a space that’s welcoming to every kind of learner, including yours. From muted paint colors to reimagined animations, Leslie shares what happens when you actually listen to kids. 

For more on this topic 

• Watch: First-generation parents, neurodivergent kids, and redefining excellence
• Listen: The hidden grief of parenting a neurodivergent kid

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