AI, Neurodivergence and Being Understood with Elaine and Jay cofounders of Evro AI

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textOne meeting can spiral into weeks of stress when you’re neurodivergent and constantly second-guessing what you said, how you came across, or what everyone “really meant.” Dr Jay Spence, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Avro AI, talks about a different way to look at communication breakdowns: most damage comes from misunderstood difference, not bad intent.Elaine Lee, Avro’s co-founder, shares the story behind the product. After years in high-performing tech roles, repeated burnout, and a late diagnosis of ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, she realised how often people are judged for signals that simply don’t translate across brains. Her reflections on masking, workplace friction, and repairing relationships through better understanding shape the values behind Avro AI.We dig into what an AI meeting assistant can actually do in real life: sitting alongside Zoom or Teams, creating accurate records, then helping you prep, rephrase, and debrief with less guesswork. We also tackle the hard question head-on: does this kind of tool support authentic communication, or does it push people toward neurotypical “norms”? Jay explains why choice matters, and why the goal is a bridge, not a makeover. To connect with Jay and Elaine you can find them here And through LinkedInElaine LeeJay SpenceThank you to this season’s sponsors:Terri Wyse & Rachel Helm Together, they are offering webinars and workshops focused on EBSA for both parents and professionals.08.07.26  School webinar02.09.26 Parent/carer webinar16.09.26 Joint WorkshopPodcast listeners receive £5 off using this code UNTYPICALPARENT5.Support the show