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Neurodivergent People Make Great Leaders, Not Just Employees

By Ludmila N. Praslova — 2021

One of the most pernicious stereotypes is that neurodivergent people are only a good fit for subordinate positions or working in highly technical or individual roles.

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The Challenge of Forming Female Friendships When You’re Autistic

Painful memories of childhood along with gendered social norms can make adult friendships more complicated for neurodiverse women.

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‘No One’s Ever Talked to Me About This Before’

Social media creators are helping women and people of color identify possible symptoms of A.D.H.D., a disorder most often diagnosed in white boys.

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The Mental Health Of Women Entrepreneurs: Challenges And Solutions

Adessa Barker, a well-being practitioner and the host of the popular podcast, Attitude Changes Everything, spoke about the mental health of women entrepreneurs. Barker shared her insights on some common misconceptions associated with mental health and solutions to improve mental well-being.

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Friendships Pose Unique Challenges for Women on the Spectrum

Many autistic people have trouble making and keeping friends. This has led to the myth that they don’t want friends3. In reality, they long for friendships just like anyone else. But they face unique challenges in forming and maintaining them.

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A Psychiatrist Diagnosed Me as Autistic with ADHD. Now, Finally, I Can Thrive

Getting an official diagnosis as an adult is hard – but this year I got to know what being female and neurodivergent means.

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Black Women Can Be Diagnosed With ADHD, Too

Who gets to be diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and who gets left out? You can probably guess the answer.

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Women with Autism: “Too Much and Not Enough”

Moving from camouflaging to self-acceptance.

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10 Successful Leaders Share Their Struggles with Imposter Syndrome and How They Overcame It

Imposter Syndrome is a thought pattern where one has a persistent fear of being exposed as a “fraud”, and which makes one one doubt or minimize one’s accomplishments.

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How These Women Entrepreneurs Learned to Battle Impostor Syndrome

They learn to turn their unproductive thoughts into productive ones.

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Having Imposter Syndrome When You’re the Boss Is Hard. But Research Shows It May Make You Better at Your Job.

Imposter syndrome, which is characterized by gnawing fears and self-doubt that persist despite your experience and accomplishments, is common.

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