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Sara Hartley: Purposely Me: Navigating Neurodiversity With the Power of Stories

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Tony Mantor

February 25, 2026

Show Notes

Embracing Neurodiversity: A Conversation with Sarah Hartley
In this episode of 'Why Not Me: Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Sarah Hartley, founder of SLH Creative Group and an advocate for the neurodivergent community.
Sarah shares her journey as the mother of two neurodivergent boys and details her work as an ADHD and neurodiversity certified coach.
She discusses her 'Purposefully Me' series, a collection of children's books addressing topics like anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia, and more.
These books are designed to foster understanding and offer practical strategies for children and their parents.
Sarah also talks about her hope to implement these resources in schools to facilitate early intervention and support for children.
The episode explores the emotional and logistical challenges Sarah faced during the creation of her books and her plans for future expansion
Meet Sarah Hartley: Advocate and Author
Sarah's Journey into Coaching
Addressing Sensitive Topics in Children's Books
Feedback and Impact of Sarah's Books
Challenges and Inspirations Behind the Books
Future Goals and Expansion Plans
Echo Parenting and Aligned Parenting Method
Conclusion and Final Thoughts

INTRO/OUTRO: T. Wild
Mantor Music BMI

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