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ACCEPTING NEURODIVERSITY
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Our Mission
At Accepting Neurodiversity (AND), our mission is to create inclusive, informed, and empowered communities where neurodivergent individuals are not only accepted, but truly supported and valued. Through comprehensive education, practical training, and ongoing advocacy, we work with every corner of the community, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, and beyond, to build environments where neurodiversity is accepted and affirmed.
We chose the name AND because it reflects what we believe at our core: inclusion is never limited to just one space, one effort, or one community. We can change systems AND shift individual mindsets. The work of inclusion isn’t either/or—it’s AND more. We’re here to expand what’s possible.
Meet Our Team
Kylie Russell, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Heidi Kershaw
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Kylie Russell is a Board-Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst with a deep passion for neurodiversity-affirming care. She holds a Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis and brings years of experience supporting individuals across a range of settings. Kylie is the co-founder and co-owner of Radiant Behavior Solutions, where she integrates creativity, compassion, and evidence-based practices to serve neurodivergent individuals and their families. Through AND, Kylie is committed to expanding inclusive practices across entire communities—empowering educators, professionals, and organizations to embrace neurodiversity.
Heidi Kershaw is a passionate advocate, fiercely committed to amplifying the voices of autistic individuals and families worldwide. As a proud autism parent and co-founder of the Global Autism Coalition, she brings both personal insight and global perspective to her work. Heidi has spent years building supportive networks, guiding policy discussions, and forging community partnerships to create real-world change for neurodivergent individuals and their loved ones. Her unwavering dedication is rooted in lived experience, community empathy, and a vision of a world where every neurodivergent person is seen, supported, and celebrated.