Status Updates From Neurodivergent, By Nature: ...

"Matt believes that anyone can reach their maximum potential and contribute as best as they are able to when processes and activities don't force them to participate in conditions that are ideal for some but inappropriate and damaging for others. We both agreed that this should apply in all areas of life" 100%

It’s really nice that Harkniss was pleasantly surprised at how seriously UK environment-related government entities took their EDI responsibilities. I hope that’s still true, because god knows some countries have gone in the opposite direction!

"The senior staff member beautifully described how they perceive much of the delivery of organizational EDI work as 'peeking over the fence...then trying to keep up with the Jones's, rather than thinking about what they should deliver and why'"

“there were no contributors working in outdoor roles and requiring adjustments for that element of their job…it’s the people, the administrative tasks and sharing information that cause the most issues for neurodivergent people.”
Yep. 100%!

“Another simple but effective adjustment is to collate the approaches that work for individual employees into… ‘workplace passports’…their passports arent lead by diagnoses…instead…staff members reflect on challenges…and things that might mitigate those challenges.”

The experience here w/ fieldwork helping heal autistic burnout is pretty relatable!

“Larissa also recognizes that her special interests…make her more effective…Her ideal holiday is a botanical one, she’s always reading and learning about plants…She loves the alchemy of natural dying”
Me, having spent vacation day #1 visiting 2 gardens, and planning a Botanic Garden visit in next city 😅

“Naomi…said that although natural sounds can fill up their sensory bucket, it never quite overflows. In fact, the only time they’ve ever come close to overwhelm us when they’ve been listening to the dawn chorus…due to their ability to process and name every bird…rather than the…sounds themselves”

“Naomi…said that although natural sounds can fill up their sensory bucket, it never quite overflows. In fact, the only time they’ve ever come close to overwhelm us when they’ve been listening to the dawn chorus…due to their ability to process and name every bird…rather than the…sounds themselves”