This week on Exchanges, I sit down with Aisling Smith for a conversation that is equal parts personal and deeply important. Aisling shares her journey of discovering her own neurodivergence later in life, navigating the experience of raising a son with autism and ADHD, and what both of those things taught her about the way we design our workplaces and our world.

We explore the very real strengths that neurodivergent minds bring to the table, what it actually takes to build inclusive environments where those strengths can thrive, and the economic case for embracing neurodiversity in the workplace, because it isn't just the right thing to do, it's smart business.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: A Personal Story of Autism

05:31 Understanding Neurodiversity: Insights from Personal Experience

10:25 The Power of Defiance: Harnessing ADHD and Autism

17:23 Creating Safe Spaces: The Importance of Environment in Workplaces

24:55 The Value of Neurodiversity: Innovation Through Diverse Teams

32:08 Navigating Support Systems: The Role of NDIS in Neurodivergence

38:49 Celebrating Identity: Embracing Neurodiversity and Self-Worth

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