Purpose: I think the EA movement is currently a very supportive and accommodating place to be neurodivergent but I think that is because a higher % of us are. It would be great to create a resource on the basics

• Ivy made this incredible Facebook group as a resource for EAs with ADHD: Doing Attention Better - EAs with ADHD | Facebook
  • As a Gen Z person, everything in my bones wants to delete my account now so it’d be awesome to have the information hosted off of FB

Outline: Understanding Neurodiversity in the EA Movement

Introduction

• Brief explanation of neurodiversity and its importance in the EA movement
• Point out that it is higher than the general population according to the most recent EA survey

Types of Neurodiversity

• Explanation of different types of neurodiversity (e.g. ADHD, autism, dyslexia, etc.)
• Overview of the "spikey profile" and how it affects individuals with neurodivergent traits

Accommodations and Adjustments

• Examples of accommodations and adjustments that can help neurodivergent individuals thrive in the workplace and in the EA movement
• Importance of individualized accommodations based on the needs of each person

Why We Should Accommodate

• Explanation of the benefits of accommodating neurodivergent individuals in the workplace and in the EA movement
• Addressing common misconceptions around neurodiversity and how it can be an asset in problem-solving and innovation

Conclusion

• Recap of the importance of understanding and accommodating neurodiversity in the EA movement
• Call to action for further education and advocacy