Neurodiversity Articles & Blogs

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"TENDRIL THEORY" by Erin Human A good way to explain executive function, specifically the challenge of being interrupted or having to switch tasks suddenly, to a neurotypical person.

“The Simulation Exercises That Expand Educators’ Understanding of Neurodivergent Students” by Suzanne Robertshaw Ultimately, a neurotypical person can never truly understand the neurodivergent experience. But without fail, there is always a tangible shift in the room following these exercises.

"Are We Creating More Neurodiversity? How Modern Life Is Rewiring Young Minds" by Adam Meyersieck We are creating a new kind of acquired neurodiversity, with the modern world rewiring kids’ brains to operate under constant threat.

Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly Workplace: A Guide for Employers by Samantha Cleaver

This article covers what dyslexia is, what it looks like in adults, how it impacts those at work, and how you can support employees who may have dyslexia by creating an accommodating and accessible workplace. (Thank you to Danielle for sharing this article after finding it while doing research on neurodiversity for her class.)

ADHD and autism in media: How to help neurodivergent colleagues thrive ADHD and autism are being covered in the media due to the skyrocketing numbers of people being diagnosed. This isn’t an epidemic, it’s a better public understanding of neurological diversity, the extent to which we differ in our sensory perception, concentration, emotional regulation, literacy ability and more.