Ethlyn holds an M.S.Ed. in Science Education from Queens College and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the CUNY Graduate Center. She is an adjunct faculty member in Educational Psychology at Queens College, Department of Secondary Education. With over a decade of experience as a science educator, she specializes in working with neurodivergent students at FlexSchool. Dr. Saltzman�s research has focused on mathematical discourse, fostering student participation, and the representation of gender diversity in autism research. Her work aims to foster curiosity and cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world while supporting diverse learning needs. Additional Presenters;Samuel Henderson: Samuel Henderson is a twice-exceptional advocate and student at Flexschool Bronxville. He has run an advocacy group, Autists for Change, and has spoken at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference 2024. He is interested in chess, music production, and improving the world for neurodiverse people. Nathan Ong: Samuel Henderson is a twice-exceptional advocate and student at Flexschool Bronxville. He has run an advocacy group, Autists for Change, and has spoken at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference 2024. He is interested in chess, music production, and improving the world for neurodiverse people. Ari Newman: Ari Newman is an autistic, twice-exceptional individual taking a gap year between high school and college. He will be attending Oberlin College, where he hopes to study Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Music Composition. Ari is a passionate Doctor Who fan (Whovian) and a lover of French Existentialism. He is a published poet, and his work will be featured in the spring 2025 teen issue of the �Inlandia Institute� poetry magazine. He also recently played guitar in the pit for the regional premiere of the musical �The Hello Girls�.