Ep 46 - How to Unlock the Power of Neurodiversity at Work - with Ludmila Praslova

Author of the Canary Code, Ludmila Praslova discusses how moral injury can cause autistic burnout, and how dignity plays a part in setting boundaries in neurodiverse workplaces.
Ludmila Praslova, the author of The Canary Code, discusses the common misconceptions about autism, the importance of recognizing female and high-functioning presentations of autism, and the challenges faced by those seeking diagnosis and acceptance. This episode touches on authenticity, moral injury, and the need for accommodations at work. Finally, she talks about the implications of the DSM-V's categorizations, and practical advice for organizations to move forward in their DEI evolution.
Ludmila N. Praslova Ph.D., SHRM-SCP is the author of “The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work” (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, April 2024) and the member of the Thinkers50 Radar 2024 cohort of global management thinkers most likely to impact workplaces.
BIO
She is a Professor of Graduate Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Accreditation Liaison Officer at Vanguard University of Southern California.
Her current consulting is focused on creating organizational systems for inclusion and wellbeing and providing neuroinclusion training. and support to organizations such as Amazon, Bank of America, and MIT.
She regularly writes for Fast Company, Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today, and is the first person to have published in Harvard Business Review from an autistic perspective.
CHAPTERS
7:00 Clare’s self-diagnosis of autism
8:15 Women and the misunderstanding of autism
10:48 Autistic and neurodiverse traits
12:00 Masking and Ludmila’s journey with autism
17:47 Why there are so many autistic actors
19:50 How moral injury affects autistic burnout
21:58 The consequences of moral injury for neurodivergent individuals
24:11 Autistic burnout vs. regular burnout
28:20 What can leaders do to create a better work culture?
32:30 What is behind a leader’s need to control?
36:45 The need for more conscious social interactions in the workplace
39:10 Socializing and masking with autism
43:02 How to honor your own dignity
44:19 How dignity can help establish boundaries at work
46:12 How do we navigate the growing neurodivergent population?
48:53 Autistic people and how empathy is expressed
57:12 The medical model of diagnosis in autism
01:06:04 The Canary Code and where you can find it
LINKS
For active links, visit www.clarekumar.com/podcast
The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova
Ep. 45 - Melanie Deziel - Unmasking - Late Autism Diagnosis in Women
Clinical Psychiatrist Jonathan Shay on Moral Injury
DSM-V Text Revision
Dora Raymaker
IMAGE CREDITS
The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova - Penguin Books
Ep. 45 - Unmasking - Late Autism Diagnosis in Women
Dora Raymaker - LinkedIn
Dr. Jonathan Shay - LinkedIn
Other images and video - Canva
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down - working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
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CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin
Production Assistant: Rafael Dona
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