Diversity in Neurodiversity: Help for Underrepresented Folks in Tech and Allies with New Mental Heal
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Clear, actionable steps for people newly diagnosed with ADHD, PTSD, or social anxiety: start slow, practice saying no, use the tire technique and the Eisenhower Matrix to triage tasks, try coaching and peer support group meetings, and consider — not assume — medication. Managers get explicit tactics: allow mental health days, offer simple accommodations like a standing desk or email summaries, normalize disclosure at a comfortable level, and treat intersectional needs as separate problems to solve rather than one-size-fits-all.
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- 0:00Start
- 6:174 Myths to Dispell
- 7:12Medication turns you into a • Medication is optional • Medication affects people differently • Work with your psychiatrist to get correct dosages and forms
- 10:38It's okay to Slow Down
- 14:26Intersectionality is a force multiplier for and against those suffering Being AND means that you often have to focus on the issues of one while neglecting the issues of the other.
- 22:32Normalize Diversity and Neurodiversity Diverse teams: - reduce tokenization - diversify life experiences - create diverse solutions to problems (of many kinds) - creates an pathway for empathy
- 23:27You've made it to the end! Great Job!
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