Communication

A page for all things communication. Communication is at the heart of everything we do, yet we still have lots to learn about this amazing topic.

Resources for Neurodivergent Communication

Embracing Neurodivergent Leadership: Challenging Stereotypes and Empowering Innovation

The conventional image of leadership in the workplace is often associated with charisma, confidence, and a strong command and control...

Exploring Autistic People’s Experiences of Self-Compassion: Stage One

https://qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_1zfhzJUReyoBrUO Ethical Clearance Reference Number: HR/DP-22/23-35093 Date: 05.03.23 Title of...

What we can learn from The Big Short about Neurodiversity in the workplace

The story of Michael Burry, as depicted in the film “The Big Short,” highlights the critical role that effective communication and an...

12/8: Stanford Neurodiversity Project -Network for K-12 Neurodiversity Education & Advocacy Meeting

How to Register: When: Dec 8, 2022 4-5 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Please use this meeting registration link below to register in...

ASAN: How to help get Stop the Shock included in 2022 Omnibus Bill | Hill Visit Training

Avery and Zoe from ASAN hosted a webinar on How to talk with your legislator on including a ban of electric shock devices in the end of...

Jeremy Andrew Davis | LinkedIN Top Voices 2022 | "I use fiction to tell the truth"

I draw on my neurodivergent, multi-disabled, non-binary identity to broaden society's cultural horizons through epic stories. These tales im

How an EdTech Startup is Transforming Schools for Neurodivergent Students

Have you ever wanted to know how an EdTech startup is transforming schools for neurodivergent students? Well, you are in luck as this...

The Stanford Neurodiversity Project Special Interest Group for Neurodiversity Monthly Meeting

“My Entrepreneurial Life as a Person on the Spectrum” Dani Bowman Danimation Monday, November 21, 2022 | 4PM PST / 7PM EST | via Zoom...

Library - list of recommended Books

I guess you could say that knowledge is my special interest. Honestly, I didn't read until my mid 20s. I struggled in school and English...

pop culture and politics of autism, and neurodiversity

In 2006, Congress passed the Combating Autism Act. When President George W. Bush signed the bill into law, he said, “I am proud to sign this

Ask an Autistic #15 - What are Autistic Meltdowns?

Neurowonderful: https://www.youtube.com/c/neurowonderful What is a meltdown? Why do autistic people have meltdowns? What are the most...

Lauren Ancona - A Sensory-Based Framework for Understanding Neurodivergence

A post from Lauren Ancona on Twitter takes a great look at understanding sensory frameworks. Goals: a non-pathologizing way to...

Highlight Reel from Twitter

It was a bit of a surprise when I noticed #AskADHD was trending on Twitter. Later I noticed #neurodiversity was trending, something I had ne

Hiring Agents' Beliefs: A Barrier to Employment of Autistics

Capable, qualified, and working-age (18-65) autistic adults experienced an 83% unemployment rate in the United States in 2017 resulting in e

Autism Doesn’t Hold People Back at Work. Discrimination Does.

Did you know that an autistic professional is up to 140% more productive than an average employee when properly matched to a job that fits t

Your Reality might not be mine: Sensory Perception and Empathy

Poppy Crum is a neuroscientist who uses a delicate and provoking play of shifts in perception to show how human misconnection can be...

What is Autism?

What is Autism? It can depend on who you talk to. However there is a general agreement around a number of varying sensory and...

A sports analogy to neurodivergent and neurotypical communication

Imagine that person A has the football skills of Tom Brady and the basketball skills of Michael Jordan. There is also an exact clone of...

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Active Listening

#ActuallyAutistic Voices and Stories

understand a situation from another point of view "Travel" processing in terms of a construct dysgraphia supporting teamates Joanna...

Dr. Lutza Ireland: How to Love, Live and Work Better | Talks at Google

Dr. Lutza Ireland joins us during Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month to discuss a neurosmart edition on how to love, live and work...

What Pathologising autism looks like | I am Cadence

A picture of very small, colourful toys lines up neatly and artistically in a meandering line that winds around chair legs, the bottom of...

What does neurodivergent mean and what is neurodiversity?

Harvard Health Publishing Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many...

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