1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Today, Mai Ling welcomes renowned educator, researcher, and disability advocate Dr. Li-Rong “Lilly” Cheng back to the show for a thought-provoking conversation about neurodiversity, twice-exceptionality, and the ways culture shapes our understanding of disability. Drawing on her decades of international experience, Dr. Cheng discusses the importance of recognizing individual strengths, looking beyond diagnostic labels, and listening to the personal stories of those we serve. She and Mai Ling explore how cultural perspectives influence our perceptions of autism and other differences, why dialogue can be more valuable than diagnosis alone, and how professionals in the disability space can better understand and support the people they work with. Dr. Cheng also shares insights on embracing our own unique abilities, challenging long-held beliefs, and creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan &amp; James Berges https://www.xceptionalleaders.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43251458/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/38225d/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/207389468