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I am Correct Because I Care
Before a manager can support neurodiversity, they must accept it. That sounds simple More people are becoming aware of neurodiversity, or conditions like autism or ADHD. But acceptance in the workplace? That takes more than just being aware. The first step in...
Neurodiversity doesn’t always mean everyone together, always. Neurodivergents need their own space.
I am fortunate to work with organizations that are building spaces for neurodivergent employees, away from other employees, allies, and parents of neurodivergent children. (They have other spaces and resources.) Critics often say, “everyone should be able to...
What we wish our employers knew about ND Fatigue Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of my series “What we wish employers knew about neurodivergent fatigue. “ As a reminder, neurodivergents refers to anyone on the smaller side of the neurodiversity umbrella – the approximately 30% of people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia,...
What we wish our employers knew about ND Fatigue
Fatigue is something everyone experiences – especially working adults. Feeling tired, not being able to sleep -neurodivergent or not, we’ve all had to go through a day with very little energy. And what would an 8 am meeting be without jokes about guzzling coffee and...
Having Clear Expectations as a Manager
One of the best ways for managers to support neurodiversity is so simple you won’t believe me: Give your employees clear expectations and deadlines in writing. That’s it! That’s the trick. I know what you’re thinking - this is the first thing I learned as a new...
Tip for Managers – Accepting Neurodiversity
Before a manager can support neurodiversity), they must accept neurodivergence. That sounds simple – but I promise you it isn’t. More people are becoming aware of neurodiversity, which is the idea that we all have brains that work differently. Within the...
The EQ Problem
Emotional Intelligence. Active listening. Essentialism. Self Awareness. What do these concepts have in common? They have great potential to be ableists in the way they are often expected, taught, and put into practice. They can give the idea that there is one way to...
Honesty is my Superpower
"Your superpower is honesty." Those words from a colleague of mine stopped me in my tracks. We were wrapping up a conversation where I had done something that sounds simple - I had shared my thoughts. I know from experience that to some people my way of doing that...
When Life Gets in the Way
I MEET DEADLINES. Always getting my work done on time has been my brand. Regardless of life challenges, ADHD, autism, or other projects - come hell or high water my work gets DONE.....Until it doesn't. There is a lot happening for me right now. World stuff, work...
Insights and Tips for Autistic Self Advocates
Jumping into autism advocacy is exciting - and terrifying. I would encourage any current or future advocates to watch this panel to learn lessons that would normally take a lifetime. #Advocacy #AutismAwareness #AutismAdvocate