What Is Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice? A Guide for Therapists

What Is Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice? A Guide for Clinicians Understanding the Question Therapists and mental health practitioners often encounter the term “neurodiversity-affirming practice” but may not fully understand what it entails. Simply put, neurodiversity-affirming practice is an approach that respects, values, and supports the diversity of neurological differences rather than attempting to “fix” or change them. …

Understanding the Stone and Colella Model for Neurodivergent Employees in the Workplace

Inclusion is a primary goal for workplaces today, especially when supporting neurodivergent employees. But how do we understand the real factors shaping how neurodivergent individuals are treated in the workplace? The Stone and Colella model for neurodivergent employees provides a structured framework to explore this. Developed initially to examine the experiences of employees with disabilities, …

Breaking Down Barriers to Neurodivergent Employment: Challenges and Pathways to Inclusion

  Neurodivergent individuals—those who have conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others that affect neurological function—face a multitude of barriers in the job market. These barriers often stem from a lack of awareness, misconceptions, and inadequate support systems within workplaces. Addressing these barriers is crucial not only for creating fair employment opportunities but also …

Neurodiversity Inclusion Programs

The Transformative Power of Neurodiversity Inclusion Programs: Unlocking Talent, Innovation, and Workplace Harmony In today’s fast-paced business world, diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords—they’re essential for thriving organizations. While many companies have made strides in gender, racial, and cultural diversity, there’s another aspect of inclusion that’s often overlooked: neurodiversity. Neurodiversity acknowledges the natural …

Understanding Neurodivergence in the Workplace: What It Means and Why It Matters

Overcoming the Challenges Neurodivergent People Face in the Workplace   In recent years, conversations about diversity and inclusion have expanded to include neurodivergence—a term that highlights the many different ways human brains function. Neurodivergence includes conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and more. While neurodivergent individuals bring unique strengths, they often face significant barriers in …

Making Neurodiversity Count: How to Build Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent Employee

As workplaces strive to become more inclusive, integrating neurodivergent individuals into Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies is gaining momentum. However, to make these efforts truly meaningful, employers must move beyond the myths of “superhuman abilities” and focus on recognizing real strengths while addressing the unique needs of neurodivergent employees. Balanced Expectations and Genuine Advocacy …

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Understanding and Advocacy for Inclusivity

In today’s evolving workplace, understanding neurodiversity is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Neurodiversity is a concept that recognizes and values the myriad ways our brains function, encompassing conditions such as ADHD and autism. It suggests these neurological variations are natural and crucial elements of human diversity rather than deficits. What is Neurodiversity? Imagine human cognition …

What is a Neurodiversity Affirming Approach?

What is a Neurodiversity Affirming Framework? When we talk about a Neurodiversity Affirming Framework, we’re describing a way of thinking and supporting people that celebrates the different ways our brains work. Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is the idea that there are many different ways that brains can function, and each variation is a natural and valuable …

ADHD and The Menopausal Transition

Key takeaways:  Women with ADHD suffer terribly during menopause and perimenopause.  Women who were previously considered subthreshold may worsen to the point of needing a diagnosis. Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) and changes in your current medication are options for you if you are a women with ADHD.   Menopause is a natural process when a …

Self Compassion and ADHD Women

Living with ADHD can be hard, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed by self-criticism and shame. Especially when you have probably been shamed and criticized by others most of your life as a neurodivergent person. Many of the behaviors you can’t help have likley been treated as deliberate by your family, friends and society.  This …