Dr. Sam Brandsen on TheraFriends and the Impact of Compassion in Neurodiversity Awareness
WPTF Afternoon News · WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
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Show Notes
Dr. Sam Brandsen, a Chapel Hill father and instructor with TheraFriends, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the ripple effects of a heartwarming moment during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. When vice presidential nominee Tim Walz shouted out to his son Gus, who emotionally responded with pride, the moment ignited conversations across the nation. Brandsen, whose son Johan is neurodivergent, shared how this event highlighted the importance of compassion and understanding in the neurodiverse community and his work with TheraFriends to support individuals with autism and other neurodivergent conditions.