My decision to serve as a board member for No Brain is the Same stems from both personal experience and professional dedication. As a neurodivergent individual and the parent of a neurodivergent child, I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of education to shift perspectives, build inclusive communities, and empower people to thrive as their authentic selves. My work as a school-based occupational therapist has deepened my commitment to advocating for neurodiversity-affirming practices across systems. I’m honored to support this nonprofit’s mission of increasing understanding, acceptance, and equity for neurodivergent individuals through community-based education.

Michelle Long, MS, OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent students and families. She currently works in the Portsmouth School District, where she focuses on implementing neurodiversity-affirming practices, differentiated instruction, and inclusive support strategies that recognize and celebrate individual strengths. Michelle is also a passionate educator and advocate, regularly presenting to a wide variety of audiences on topics related to neurodiversity, inclusive assessment practices, and system-wide change.