Here I am on the roof of my school in June 2000. It was my last day of school and I couldn't have been happier. Even now when I look at this photo years later, I still feel the intensity of emotion, the joy, excitement, the taste of freedom just around the corner and also the relief. Because what you don't see when you look at this photo is the other side of the story. Year after year after year of feeling incapable, believing that I was stupid, I struggled academically at school, and failing tests wasn't a ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the accountancy industry but emphasizes the importance of neurodiversity as a key factor for future success in the profession [16]. Core Insights - Neurodiversity is increasingly recognized as a vital aspect of diversity in the workplace, particularly in accountancy, where accommodating neurodivergent talent is essential for organizational success [16][18]. - The report highlights the need for systemic organizational change to support neurodivergent individuals, advocating for environments that adapt to diverse cognitive styles rather than expecting individuals to conform [26][34]. - The narrative around neurodiversity is shifting from viewing neurodivergent individuals as either 'broken' or 'superpowered' to recognizing them as professionals with unique strengths and challenges [28][31]. Summary by Sections 1. Introduction - The report underscores ACCA's commitment to inclusion and the recognition that diverse workforces benefit both business and society [15]. - It explores neurodiversity as a growing area of focus within the accountancy profession, emphasizing the need for neurodivergent talent to thrive [16][17]. 2. The Evolution of Neurodiversity - Neurodiversity is defined as a natural variation in cognitive processing, with historical perspectives shifting from a medical model to a more inclusive understanding [21][24]. - The report notes that fewer than 30% of individuals diagnosed with autism in the UK are employed, highlighting systemic barriers rather than individual capabilities [25]. 3. Why Neurodiversity Matters - An estimated 15% to 20% of the population is neurodivergent, indicating a significant portion of the workforce that contributes to human progress [31]. - The report emphasizes that challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals often stem from workplace systems designed for neurotypical individuals [32][34]. 4. Neurodiversity and Language - The report discusses the importance of language in describing neurodiversity, noting preferences for identity-first versus person-first language [41][45]. - It highlights the need for respectful and open conversations about neurodivergence in the workplace [49]. 5. Introducing Neurotypes and Diagnosis - The report outlines various neurotypes under the neurodiversity umbrella, emphasizing that these conditions are lifelong and do not determine intelligence [53][54]. - It discusses the concept of a 'spiky profile' where neurodivergent individuals may have peaks in strengths alongside challenges [54][57]. 6. Our Stories - The report includes personal narratives from neurodivergent professionals in accountancy, illustrating both challenges and strengths in navigating their careers [72][74]. - These stories highlight the importance of organizational support and the positive impact of open dialogue on neurodiversity [78][89].

RT Rich (@richzou)I studied 25 founders who built $5B+ companies between ages 24-29. Robinhood. Shopify. Airbnb. Twitter. DoorDash. Notion. Etsy. None of them had clean resumes. Most would've been rejected in a traditional interview. Three things show up again and again.Trauma - an emotional relationship to a problem that can't be faked.Neurodivergence - a brain that can't sit inside conventional structures.Polymathic range - a weird combination of skills that shouldn't work together but does.The kid who fa ...

Now our brains are complex and increasingly not only do we all as we discussed in the last session come from different countries have different norms different values different cultures but we're also very diverse in terms of neurodeiversity and this is where Miriam comes in her CV is phenomenal um I got a place at Oxbridge so I know what it is to be a researcher at the University of Cambridge. We're both Harvard, you know, both went to Harvard and we know how hard that is. And we were talking about where d ...

Ladies and gentlemen, my want check the bookmark they received when entering the theater. You'll notice there are two versions, one in vibrant color and another in blue tone. Tonight we have 80 audience members here and five of you received the blue bookmark.>> Now let's begin with a small exercise. Could I ask everyone to please close your eyes for a moment. >> If your bookmark is blue, I'd like you to open your eyes and stand up.The rest of audience, please keep your eyes closed. For the standing ones, yo ...

These 10 neurodivergent founders stopped forcing themselves into broken systems. They built businesses around their brains instead. Here's how: https://t.co/vajbShxLrj ...

These 10 neurodivergent founders stopped forcing themselves into broken systems. They built businesses around their brains instead. Here's how: https://t.co/vajbShxLrj ...

These 10 neurodivergent founders stopped forcing themselves into broken systems. They built businesses around their brains instead. Here's how: https://t.co/vajbShxLrj ...

We think that everybody communicates in the same way. We've built everything around the fact that everybody communicates in the same way. But along we've forgotten one simple thing that there is no shared language for everyone.For some people the biggest struggle in life isn't about intelligence or creativity or effort. The biggest struggle in life is that they cannot represent their thoughts, their feelings and their emotions because they do not have a language to communicate. You know, I didn't come at th ...

For years, those with neurodivergent traits have been told to tone it down or blend in. But businesses don’t need more sameness; they need the power of pattern-breakers and bold thinkers. This talk challenges the bias that labels neurodivergent professionals as “too much” and shows how their cognitive diversity can enhance innovation, accelerate decisions, and reshape culture. It’s time to stop masking differences, and instead start leveraging them. Valentina is the Co-founder and CEO of Red Sentry, a cyber ...