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Julia and Angela discuss the implications of the phrase 'neurodiversity is a superpower' and encourage listener engagement on the topic.
In today’s episode hosts Julia and Angela discuss the phrase "neurodiversity is a superpower" and the implications it can have for individuals with neurodiversity and encourage listeners to share their own perspectives and experiences, and to engage on LinkedIn post in a deeper discussion about the complexities and nuances of the "neurodiversity is a superpower" narrative. They talk about: "Neurodiversity is a superpower". Struggles and challenges individuals with neurodiversity face. Managing the anxiety of neurotypical and neurodiverse people. Validating the lived experiences of those with neurodiversity Lack of real inclusion and diversity initiatives (01:07) Negating the struggles (01:47) We are all in the spectrum… no we are really not (02:17) Who came up with “neurodiversity is a superpower”, a neurodiverse or a neurotypical? (04:23) As neurodiverse I do feel judged and not accepted (05:43) “Neurodiversity is a superpower" can be an attempt to manage anxiety (06:16) Glossing over things, is never going to help people (07:14) Masking: coping behaviours to fit in and be accepted (07:52) Constantly masking can be hurtful. (08:37) The responsibility of having to be less (09:08)…
People in this episode
Hosts: Julia Rogers, Angela
Topics covered
- neurodiversity
- superpower narrative
- inclusion
- anxiety management
- lived experiences
- masking
- diversity initiatives
Keywords
- neurodiversity
- superpower
- inclusion
- anxiety
- masking
- lived experiences
- diversity
- challenges
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