Celebrating neurodiversity with The Great British Baking Show’s Lizzie Acker

<p>What’s it like to be a contestant on a reality TV show when you’ve got ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia? Just ask Lizzie Acker from <i>The Great British Baking Show</i>. In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra talk about baking and “brain fuzz” with Lizzie, the <i>Bake Off </i>contestant from Liverpool, England. Lizzie celebrated her learning differences on the show with an “extraordinary” cake to represent her brain. Find out why she decided to talk about her differences — and the impact it’s having on others. Plus, hear Lizzie’s idea for a cookbook for neurodivergent kids. <br /><br />To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, <a href="https://www.understood.org/podcast/in-it/lizzie-acker-great-british-baking-show-neurodiversity">visit the episode page at Understood</a>. <br /><br />We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at <a href="mailto:init@understood.org">init@understood.org</a>.<br /><br />Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about In It and all our podcasts at <a href="https://www.understood.org/podcast">u.org/podcasts</a>. Copyright © 2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.</p>