As discrimination is common for anyone who lives on the margins, disclosing neurodivergence is risky. That the...
Al posts by Bernard Grant, PhD
Autistic Interests
The autistic mind is a monotropic mind. We’re pulled strongly towards our interests. Compared to our neurotypical...
Dyscalculia
Many are familiar with dyslexia; those of this neurotype struggle with words. A lesser known neurotype is dyscalculia,...
Divergent Minds
When I disclose my autism, I do so out of a sense of pride, and I don’t tend to think of myself as disclosing so much...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: Some Solutions
Some employers are looking to hire a certain number of neurodivergents, often autistic neurodivergents, but an...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: Sensory
Although divergent thinkers enter the workforce with an array of natural advantages, neurodivergence is, for...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: Job Interviews
Job interviews are stressful for many people, but these processes are especially exclusive to neurodivergent...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: Job Ads
Job ads commonly serve as the initial impression of an employer, giving job seekers a sense of the employer’s...
Employing and Empowering Neurodivergents: (Mis)communication
A major barrier to sustaining employment for autists is communication. “I work best when” includes asking...