MPG strongly believes that diversity includes neurodiversity, and inclusion includes neuro-inclusion. These articles speak to neurodiversity, and the various conditions that may fall under the neurodiversity umbrella.
Let’s talk ACCESSIBILITY! Did you know many neurodivergent people prefer captions on movies and shows? This has nothing to do with their actual hearing. It has to do with their auditory processing. It can be helpful in tracking the story and picking up valuable details. How can we bring this Read more…
If you’ve been diagnosed with something under the umbrella of neurodiversity, you may be navigating how and when to share this with co-workers. Disclosing neurodiversity at work is personal, and there are a number of considerations that may influence your plans to share. Sharing a medical diagnosis is usually really Read more…
Depending on when you were diagnosed, you may have different support systems and ways for advocating for a neurodivergent-friendly workplace. If you were diagnosed with ADHD as a child, you may have had an entire support network of parents, teachers, and counselors. A full team to create an individualized education Read more…
Protect Your Boundaries to Earn a Treat! I saw some “punch card” ideas on Twitter and thought what better way to set and maintain healthy boundaries during Mental Health Awareness Month! Neurodivergent folks juggle more mental health issues than our neurotypical colleagues. Why is that, and how do we protect Read more…
Neurodiversity sometimes feels like a buzz word that just entered our vocabulary in the last few years. In fact, Australian sociologist, Judy Singer, coined the term in the late-1990s (Quick reminder for anyone who has lost track of time…that was more than two decades ago.) And the alphabet soup of Read more…