Resources.
The Creativity of ADHD - Scientific American
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically described by the problems it presents. But ADHD may also bring with it an advantage: the ability to think more creatively.
Creative Differences Handbook - Universal Music
A handbook for embracing neurodiversity in the creative industries. Explores the experiences of people with specific facets of neurodiversity such as ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and Tourette Syndrome.
Free online tests for neurodivergence
If you think you may be autistic or experience ADHD and are undiagnosed you may like to try these tests. Please be aware that these are not a substitute for an assessment by a qualified clinician. The results of these tests may inform your decision to pursue a formal diagnosis.
The Catalyst Coach can refer you to a member of his psychological and psychiatric team for diagnosis on request.
Neurodivergent people make great leaders, not just employees - Fast Company
Much of the job creation comes out of necessity. Elon Musk said that he only became an entrepreneur known for Tesla and SpaceX because he could not get a job—and so did many others.
Are Founders With ADHD Built for Entrepreneurship? - Inc.
Some founders call ADHD an entrepreneurial superpower. But reality is never that simple.
Embrace Autism
Dissatisfied with the lack of information available on autism in adults, Dr Natalie Engelbrecht and Eva Silvertant founded Embrace Autism in 2018 as a platform to distribute research and experience-based information on autism..
Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.
This isn’t your typical changemaking book, because it’s not for your typical changemaker. It’s for the innovators who can’t stop taking in information, connecting dots, and changing the world—even when the world hasn’t asked for it.
The Pattern Seekers - Simon Baron-Cohen
Why can humans alone invent? In this book, psychologist and world renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen puts forward a bold new theory: because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. And he argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism.
Neurodivergent Clothing
T-shirts, hoodies and other apparel for people who experience the world differently. This is clothing line created by Graham Brown-Martin featuring snappy and provocative designs to celebrate and destigmatise neurodiversity. They are made from soft organic cotton without itchy labels and printed in the UK in a factory powered by renewable energy.
The Neurodiversity Hub
The purpose of this initiative is to create environments that will maximally facilitate neurodiverse individuals to grow and achieve their full potential. It is about facilitating a community of practice for universities, colleges, employers and service providers.
Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage - HBR
A growing number of companies, including SAP, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, and Microsoft, have reformed their HR processes in order to access neurodiverse talent.
Neurodiversity in Silicon Valley - Women in Silicon Valley
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to one of the largest autism diagnosis clusters. Here's why tech companies in California need to embrace neurodiversity.
Get Ready For Gen-Z In Neurodiversity - Forbes
For many Gen-Z people, ethics, equity, diversity and inclusion are their motivation and their calling. Workplaces sticking to rigid definitions, mining identity politics for skills are going to gain a bad reputation, losing talent.
Great minds don’t think alike - Campaign
Embracing neurodiversity, from ADHD to dyslexia, gives advertising agencies a creative edge.
Neurodiversity in the tech industry - McGregor Boyall
It’s important to firstly point out that stereotypes around neurodivergent behaviour are unhelpful and often cause unrealistic expectations. For example, the idea that autistic people are maths or computer savants. However, there are many benefits that go beyond superficial abilities
Delivered from Distraction - Dr Ned Hallowell
ADD is a trait, a way of living in the world. It only becomes a disorder when it impairs your life. Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed, Delivered from Distraction is a wise, loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside.
Succeed in Business with ADHD - Additude
Entrepreneurs and business leaders with ADHD are among the most creative and resourceful. Here, five top executives share how they transformed a deficit into an asset to their careers.
Perceptive Observational Analysis - Neuroclastic
All humans can connect information together; it’s how we create and use the knowledge we learn. POA, however, is a different type of processing altogether. It is not very common in neurotypicals, but those who have it become highly inventive thinkers, great intellectuals, artists, composers, or philosophers.
What Is Neurodivergence and What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent? - Verywell
This article defines neurodiversity and provides examples. It also teaches you how to find out if you're neurodivergent and describes what it's like to be neurodivergent.
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