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Neurodiverse Narratives: Celebrating Different Brains

July 30, 2024

Author
Nicole Stewart

Director of Organisational Culture and Inclusion, Dubai Holding

This episode is part of a disability inclusion series on The HR Observer podcast. In this episode, guest interviewer Nicole Stewart, Director of Organisational Culture and Inclusion at Dubai Holding, talks with Marie Harvey and Darah Danish about the methods to handle neurodiverse people.

“Differences in brain function and behaviour should be seen as normal,” Stewart said. These include autism, ADHD, dyslexia. “They are a natural  part of human diversity.”

Joining her in this episode:

  • Marie Harvey, an applied psychologist for children and young people and is dyslexic. She shares her own experience with dyslexia and how it has helped her neurodiversity.
  • Farah Danish, a family autism coach and advocate, and the mother and sister of a child and sibling on the spectrum. Danish talks about the importance of learning being respectful towards neurodiverse individuals.

Topics covered in this podcast episode includes:

  • Understanding neurodiversity: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and more
  • Strengths and unique perspectives of neurodiverse individuals
  • Personal experiences and coping strategies
  • Importance of neurodiversity in fostering innovation