Dr. Ludmila Praslova is a leading voice in the field of neurodiversity and inclusion. She's a regular contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, and the author of an award winning book “The Canary Code - A Guide To Neurodiversity, Dignity and Intersectional Belonging At Work"

In this episode we explore:

• What neurodiversity really means
• Challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals at work and in society
• How workplace systems and rituals can unintentionally create barriers
• Real-life stories that illustrate both struggles and breakthroughs
• Practical changes we can all make to foster inclusion and belonging

00:00 Intro

04:30 Ludmila's journey and motivation

07:09 What is neurodiversity?

17:03 Creating inclusive work environments

19:32 The importance of job design

24:56 Systemic changes needed

27:54 Neurodiversity in the workplace

31:46 Inclusive practices

35:11 Spectrum of differences

38:05 Challenging neuronormativity in work environments

42:19 The role of leadership in inclusivity

46:23 The canary code

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Irina on Lin

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