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The hidden advantages of neurodiversity with Becca Chambers

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Uniqueness deserves to be celebrated. However, too often, neurodiversity is viewed as a limitation rather than a strength.

In this episode, Becca Chambers challenges that narrative by sharing her journey with ADHD. She reveals how embracing her neurodivergent brain has been key to her professional success and personal growth. Becca also discusses the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children and why it’s crucial to reframe your expectations of them.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals
How to embrace what makes you different
Understanding the needs of neurodivergent kids in school

Highlights:

(00:00) Meet Becca Chambers

(02:20) Neurodivergence is a strength, not a weakness

(06:15) Why Becca started advocating for neurodiversity

(09:01) Misconceptions about neurodiversity

(14:11) ADHD in the workplace

(17:01) Working with your brain, not against it

(20:20) Becca’s school experience

(22:58) Parenting neurodiverse kids

(28:02) Reframing expectations of neurodiversity

Resources:

Becca’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapchambers/

Becca’s website: https://www.beccachambers.com/

Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/

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