Positive discrimination in job interviews
August 25, 2022
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Neurodiversity policy is not about positive discrimination in job interviews. Why are so many neurodiverse individuals not currently employed?
Poor handwriting could be a sign of Dysgraphia
August 25, 2022
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Is poor handwriting a sign of dysgraphia. Dysgraphia is a neurological difference that affects a persons ability to write legible words and sentences.
Neurodiversity means everyone
August 25, 2022
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Neurodiversity means everyone. Interest and awareness of neurodivergence is growing. It won’t be long before this moves to full acceptance in society.
Neurodiversity is more than just a tick-box exercise
August 25, 2022
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Neurodiversity is more than box ticking. Have you have had your arm twisted to be an inclusive employer and complete a tick box exercise?
Managing Perfectionism
August 25, 2022
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Managing perfectionism. Perfectionism is common amongst neurodivergent individuals. It can be used to navigate a world that feels confusing and unpredictable.
Is the autistic brain a brain that has evolved?
August 18, 2022
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Many years ago when my children were first diagnosed with autism I told them that I thought they were very special and their brains were superior as they were more prepared for the future than anyone else.
Hyperfocusing is a superpower
August 18, 2022
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The ability to hyperfocus is often seen as a superpower by neurodiverse individuals and when harnessed can become a person’s key to success.
The hidden shame of neurodiversity
August 18, 2022
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I have not always been proud of myself, I have not always liked myself.
For years I let the negative taunts from school (teachers and peers) stay in the forefront of my mind. Letting those voices replay, over and over
Dyslexia – Don’t call me stupid
August 18, 2022
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Dyslexia is a neurological disorder condition that is lifelong and does not get better with age, although people do develop complex coping strategies. The disorder affects individuals in varying degrees of severity.
Dyscalculia – number dyslexia
August 18, 2022
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Dyscalculia, also known as “math LD” or “math disability,” is a learning disability affecting an individual’s ability to perform arithmetic calculations.