Episode description

This week on The Invisible Gift, Andrew meets CEO & Founder of Cognassist - a company that offers tests to detect neurodiverse conditions such as dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In the episode, Chris explains why the idea of designing an education system around an ‘average brain’ is deeply flawed. Andrew asks Chris why there is a general reluctance for adults and children to get tested for having a neurodiversity, and the boys discuss when neurodiversity will finally be embraced.

Top quotes

“The disadvantage of neurodiversity isn’t the neurodiversity itself but the environment that surrounds it” - Chris Quickfall

“Do you want 20 of one kind of brain to solve a problem or do you want 20 different ones? I know which one an investor would choose.” - Chris Quickfall

About the guest

Chris Quickfall is a CEO and entrepreneur. In 2017, Chris established Cognassist which offers tests to apprentices and students detecting neurodiverse conditions such as dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Since its inception, Cognassist has diagnosed more than 100,000 people. Cognassist is now the UK’s leading digital cognitive assessment EdTech platform, working with over 100 of the UK’s best education providers.

About the host

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm. Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of neurodiversity into a gift.

Resources

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/

https://cognassist.com/