Moira Kennedy

Dr. Moira Kennedy is a principal child and educational psychologist in Ireland, known for co-founding The Children’s Clinic, the country's first neurodiversity-affirmative clinic. With over a decade of experience, she focuses on supporting children and young adults with various neurodivergences, primarily autism, in a way that respects their unique identities. Dr. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of timely identification and advocacy within strained systems, particularly as awareness of neurodiversity grows. She believes in the transformative power of embracing neurodiversity as a human rights movement, while also acknowledging the challenges that persist in addressing the needs of the most vulnerable individuals in society.