S2E10: Neurodivergence: Not merely a “superpower”

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Conditions such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, as well as the ways one lives with these conditions, can provide fresh ways of thinking.

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Neurodivergence: A big word, but one imbued with the simple promise of progress.

It means to recognise that brains may be wired differently between different people, causing perceptible differences in information processing and social relations, impacting both work and personal life.

ST correspondent Tay Hong Yi, who was himself diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aged 27, talks about the emerging consciousness of neurodivergence and the importance of supporting the neurodivergent to fulfil their potential with his guests.

His guests are:

Mr Rumi Mohd, associate director for sales and marketing hiring at Randstad Singapore, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child

Mr Himanshu Chaudhari, a finance professional diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and board member of awareness group Unlocking ADHD

Highlights (click/tap above):

02:30 How did the guests find out about their condition?

05:31 How did their conditions affect them at work?

10:34 What can employers do to meaningfully support neurodivergent team members?

14:33 Is it a good idea to disclose one’s neurodivergence to employers?

20:33 Has anyone ever dismissed the guests’ neurodivergence?

25:17 Is neurodivergence a “superpower”?

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Host: Tay Hong Yi ([e-mail])

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow

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1. Neurodivergence: Not merely a “superpower” (00:00:00)

2. How did they find out about their condition? (00:02:30)

3. How did their conditions affect them at work? (00:05:31)

4. Supporting neurodivergent team members (00:10:34)

5. Should neurodivergence be disclosed at work? (00:14:33)

6. Has anyone dismissed guests' neurodivergence? (00:20:33)

7. Is neurodivergence a “superpower”? (00:25:17)