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The many strengths of neurodivergence

The many strengths of neurodivergence

FromThe Stack Overflow Podcast


The many strengths of neurodivergence

FromThe Stack Overflow Podcast

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Mariann shares how she and her UX research team at Stack Overflow are taking steps to create a more inclusive product experience, while reflecting on her experiences as a mother to a neurodiverse daughter.Wesley talks about what it’s like to be a developer with dyslexia and why self-empathy and self-compassion have been important to his evolution as a senior leader.Ceora explains why it’s important to be on a psychologically safe team from her perspective as a Black woman who is also neurodivergent.We talk about giving people the space necessary to do their best work, implementing more inclusive hiring practices, and everyday routines that help us stay our happiest and most productive.We conclude with a note about why supporting neurodiversity is good for everyone of all walks of life.Follow Ceora, Wesley, and Marianne.
Released:
Oct 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

For more than a dozen years, the Stack Overflow Podcast has been exploring what it means to be a developer and how the art and practice of software programming is changing our world. From Rails to React, from Java to Node.js, we host important conversations and fascinating guests that will help you understand how technology is made and where it’s headed. Hosted by Ben Popper, Cassidy Williams, and Ceora Ford, the Stack Overflow Podcast is your home for all things code.