by Victoria Verlezza, PhD | Oct 28, 2024 | Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices, School, Uncategorized, Work
Growing up, I often felt like an outsider in a world designed for people who thought and learned differently. As a child, I struggled with reading and writing, my letters dancing on the page like a chaotic symphony. Teachers often chalked it up to laziness or lack of...
by Ronald Sosa | Oct 21, 2024 | Mentorship, Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices, Work
When I first stepped into leadership, I was driven by a sense of purpose. I had something to prove, not only to myself but to everyone around me. I was going to be the leader I always wished I’d had. The kind of leader who truly cared for their team, someone who...
by Alex Butterworth | Oct 14, 2024 | Mentorship, Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices
Outback Australia was a tough place to be an undiagnosed autistic child in the 1990s. Convinced I was just the wrong person in the wrong place, an outsider in a small rural town, my childhood was characterized by daydreams of escapism. Two common daydreams were...
by QRKIEZ | Oct 1, 2024 | Allies, Mentorship, Professional Voices, Work
Jacob Levy is a neurodivergent career coach, special educator, and speaker who helps job-seekers with disabilities position themselves for the job market. In this video, QRKIEZ CEO Veena Aiyer interviews Jacob about his approach to helping neurodivergent individuals...
by QRKIEZ | Aug 26, 2024 | Professional Voices, Work
QRKIEZ appreciates you for who you are, but regardless of your neurotype everyone needs to think about a career or job at some point. Several surveys and research studies have identified ideal career fields for individuals on the autism spectrum or with ADHD, focusing...
by QRKIEZ | Aug 21, 2024 | Mentorship, Professional Voices, Work
QRKIEZ wishes to highlight examples of different-sized companies that are increasingly recognizing the value of neurodivergent individuals in the workforce. Neurodiverse hiring initiatives not only tap into a unique talent pool but also foster more inclusive and...
