For years I’ve been in conversation with neurodivergent adults, and with parents and carers of neurodivergent children. I kept hearing the same themes. Shopping in physical stores can be exhausting. Sometimes physically painful. Given that at least 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent, this 20% addressable...
The "yes" that changed everything It was 2003. I was heavily pregnant with my first baby, and I remember standing in front of the mirror before work – dressed up for the office, trying to believe that, yes, my belly really was that big. Remote work wasn’t...
Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy is just the start in creating a neuroinclusive workplace....
I stumbled onto the Kaiko Fidgets website and was excited to see a home-grown small business that was meeting a need for adults and teens with sensory needs. I reached out to Joanne Seymon to see if she was keen to have a virtual chat....
My search to talk with proudly neurodivergent individuals led me to Jay Munro. Jay is a marketer and willingly shares his experiences as an autistic person so he can help other neurodivergent people navigating the employment landscape. Jay was labelled the ‘naughty child’ in primary school....
I have been privileged to connect with inspirational people and participate in authentic discussions about #neurodivergence. Through personal stories I have gained insights to the strengths and challenges that people with different neurotypes (or brain wiring), bring to the human tapestry. Meet Clem I heard Clem Bastow...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition describing differences in brain development that affects attention. ADHDers have historically been perceived as intentionally disruptive and a male-only neurotype. Despite common misconceptions, ADHD is not a deficit of attention. Rather, it is an inability to attend...
Nesceda Blake came onto my social media radar when an article she wrote on her recruitment experience as an Autistic candidate went viral. Nesceda and I connected to delve a little more into her experience and why she felt compelled to post. Nesceda describes an interview...
As I continue to enhance my understanding of Neurodiversity, I have connected with many individuals who share their time and their stories with me in a generous and selfless manner. Candice Christiansen💖is one of those people. Meet Candice Candice is an Autistic woman, a licensed clinician and...
Stimming (aka self-stimulating) is a form of repetitive movement or sound designed to self-soothe. Stimming is a behavioural response that we all do to varying degrees. Playing with your pen, tapping your foot or picking at your fingernails are all common behaviours. Stress balls, fidget spinners...