Season 2 Episode 6: Gateways to Neuro-Inclusive Employment

Dr. Theresa Haskins is joined by Weslie Ricks, a neurodivergent coach and disability advocate dedicated to improving individual employment outcomes, to discuss the gateways to neurodivergent employment. Together, they explore the future of neurodiversity in the workplace and discuss how neuroinclusive leadership practices benefit everyone. Weslie shares her expertise in coaching neurodivergent individuals, addressing misconceptions, and preparing them for successful careers.

They also tackle the delicate balance of self-advocacy, exploring how neurodivergent individuals can secure necessary accommodations in a world that is not yet fully disability-accepting or neuroinclusive. This episode offers practical advice, inspiring stories, and forward-thinking insights on creating inclusive pathways for neurodivergent talent.