017 Neuroinclusion, embracing new ways of being, and permission to practice with Jennifer Alumbaugh

Today Kari talks with Jennifer Alumbaugh (she/they) MSc,. Neuroinclusion Accessibility Consultant, Speaker, and Trainer 🧠 Harnessing the Power of Diverse Brains to Boost Business & Prevent Burnout 🛋️ about neuroinclusion and how implementing neuroinclusion practices benefits everyone. Their discussion covers topics including: Jennifer’s journey into her ADHD and Autistic and other neurodivergent identities at age 42 How the current late identified neurodivergent population is building the bridge of understanding neurodiversity even as we cross it ourselves The issue with research, policies, and design for neurodivergent folks without including them as stakeholders and leaders (nothing about us, without us) Neuroinclusion information vs. designing neuroinclusive experiences (e.g., how events/processes themselves can be more accessible and accommodating) Neuroinclusion in the workplace and examples of how to be more inclusive  Embracing that there is never just one way to do anything, and neurodivergent brains are often systems design thinkers who can come up with innovative solutions that are meaningful and impact everyone  The death sentence of: “This is just how we’ve always done it” The importance of having safe spaces and time to practice being neuroinclusive  You can find more of Jennifer on LinkedIn, and on their website Expansive Expressions, where you can find more about Expansive Expressions programming including the NeuroDefiant Collective for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and her Neuroinclusion Training and Consulting offerings.  Connect with  Kari on Instagram and Facebook To re-imagine business for your sensitive, highly neurodivergent brain through honing your intuition and radical community collaboration, join the Community Wisdom Collective.