Neurodiversity

Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Neurodiversity is becoming more of an important aspect of our lives as people are increasingly becoming more neurodivergent. In this episode I look at examples, the origins of the term neurodiversity and what it means for our lives now and moving forward. And I hope you like the quote at the very end of the show.

Judy Singer: https://www.forbes.com/sites/drnancydoyle/2022/08/26/hidden-figures-in-neurodiversity-judy-singer/?sh=4ab1f6765446

The spectrum and what it means: https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/autism-awareness

Spiky profiles: https://stimpunks.org/glossary/spiky-profile/

Dr Asperger: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/aftermath-hans-asperger-expose

Morrisby tests: https://www.morrisby.com/

Psychometric testing: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/interview-tips/psychometric-tests

One example of hiring initiatives in the work place: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/professionals/neurodiversity-hiring-initiative.html

The Gaps Diet: https://www.gapsdiet.com/

Scattered Minds: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scattered-Minds-Origins-Attention-Disorder/dp/1785042211/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AWYVNX2OO5IO&keywords=scattered+minds&qid=1685032359&s=books&sprefix=scattered+minds%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1

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