How We View Neurodiversity Needs to Evolve
Historically, people have viewed neurodivergence from a deficit model point of view. Unfortunately, I’d say that this is the prevailing view. The world is still very much neurotypical-centric. Consider that neurodivergent brains are the other side of the same human...
The Best Tech Tools to Accelerate Learning
32+ apps to improve teaching and accelerate learning for school and career Technology has revolutionized the way we approach learning. When I think back to my schooling and how I struggled through lectures and fell asleep on my textbooks trying to cram for my exams, I...
Making a Case for Kindness as We Evolve to an Inclusive, Neurodiverse Workplace
I am encouraged by the increasing interest in neurodiverse workplaces. On the other hand, I’m often disturbed by the growing polarization around the topic. Some of my autistic colleagues have assured me that much of the polarization I see online in the comments...
Apprenticeship as an Alternative Hiring Strategy for a Neurodiverse Workforce
There’s one approach to neurodiverse hiring that has not received much notice in the United States: apprenticeships. Data from the United Kingdom (UK)(HM Government, 2020), where renewed interest in apprenticeships has spurred relevant research, indicates that 89% of...