Update. "Reflections on the Current Moment from SSP’s Board of Directors"
www.sspnet.org/community/news/statement...
"The challenges stemming from a shifting U.S. political landscape, which threaten academic freedom, #DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion […]
Somee #neurodivergent types are more "socially acceptable" than others. ADHD/autism are spoken about more often and so maybe "easier" to engage w/ but being up front about "bipolar disorder or schizophrenia" is more scary bc those seem to cross into mental illness. @scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
Ask yourself honestly: Are you questioning the value of accommodating #neurodivergence bc it's more work? As a manager, are you shying away from the extra work required to support?
@scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
Remember that your #neurodivergent colleague (or anyone that's "different" from the majority) is in the room bc they deserve to be there. Ask yourself "Why are you ?" what they bring? #neurodivergent ppl don't need to prove value.
@scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
How does #neurodiversity help the industry? Do you need to prove your value? It provides different perspective for problem solving. You can turn the question around and ask #neurotypical folks what value they bring.
@scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
Masking = spending a lot of mental energy to hide #neurodivergent behavior or processes and trying to pose as #neurotypical
@scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
Empathy is key to supporting staff and teams - checking in on people first (employees, second) is critical to making team members feel like they can share. (You don't need an official diagnosis to get accommodations in the UK!) @scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
We need supportive managers who "let me be me."
1. let's me manage my own time
2. helping with social interactions I may have missed or not processed the same way
3. values my different approach
4. never made to feel like a manager or "less than"
@scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
#neurotypical norms at work = 9-5 work week, lack of flexibility, expectations around communication, rhythms around the workday etc
@scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
"Masking" is trying to fit into a #neurotypical world - doesn't work, is exhausting and means you're pretending to be someone you're not.
@scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
Don't focus on the #neurodivergence but rather the person - "How do I help staff with AHDH?" NO.
Try instead "How do I help, Sara, who has xyz #neurotype."
#C4DISC @scholarlypub.bsky.social
How to support #neurodivergent colleagues:
3. consider implementing reasonable adjustments (might be the law where you live)
4. 20% of global population are ND - so #neurodiversity should be a priority
5. Train your workforce
#C4DISC @scholarlypub.bsky.social
How to support #neurodivergent colleagues:
1. Talk about it - not verboten - reduce stigma by being open about it and having the convo
2. have a person-first approach - every neurodivergent person is diff
@scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
Great visual by livedexperienceeducator.com defining some key terms and explanations
#C4DISC @scholarlypub.bsky.social
#Neuronormativity: A set of standards and expectations that are upheld by society, which often presents a superior way of being
#Neurotypical: An individual whose functioning sits within the dominant societal norms and practices
#C4DISC @scholarlypub.bsky.social
#Neurodiverse: A group or population of people that all have differing neurotypes. Society is neurodiverse, an individual cannot be neurodiverse. #C4DISC @scholarlypub.bsky.social
Definitions! #Neurodivergent -: An umbrella term to describe an individual whose mind or functioning diverges from dominant societal norms, standards or expectations (SR: didn't understand the diff btw neurodivergent and #neurodiverse before Dianndra explained!) @scholarlypub.bsky.social #C4DISC
