What If We Designed for Neurodivergent Brains First?
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode, Tisha and Rick explore the complexities of neurodivergence, particularly focusing on ADHD and dyslexia. They discuss the challenges of high-level masking, the impact of processing time in meetings, and the importance of understanding energy management through the spoon theory. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for neurodivergent individuals and the need for better accommodations in both educational and workplace settings. They also touch on communication styles and the future of neurodivergence awareness.
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00:00 Introduction and Context of Neurodivergence
02:56 Understanding High Masking in Neurodivergent Individuals
05:52 The Grief of Being Undiagnosed
08:59 The Challenges of Social Situations
11:54 Processing Time and Meeting Dynamics
14:57 Reimagining Meeting Structures for Neurodivergent Needs
18:07 Collaborative Tools for Brainstorming Ideas
22:48 The Meeting Approach and Its Limitations
24:41 The Need for Change in Educational Mindsets
25:51 Neurodivergence and Multi-Talented Individuals
29:30 The Importance of Labels for Neurodivergent Individuals
31:05 The Gender Disparity in Neurodivergent Diagnoses
33:02 The Transition from Education to Workforce
39:32 The Evolving Workforce and Neurodivergence
43:52 The Parallel Evolution of Education and Workforce
45:56 Navigating Daily Life with Neurodivergence
49:21 The Exhaustion of Neurodivergent Communication
52:20 Understanding Different Communication Styles
54:05 Strategies for Managing Neurodivergent Workloads
01:01:08 The Spoon Theory Explained
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In this episode, Tisha and Rick explore the complexities of neurodivergence, particularly focusing on ADHD and dyslexia. They discuss the challenges of high-level masking, the impact of processing time in meetings, and the importance of understanding energy management through the spoon theory. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for neurodivergent individuals and the need for better accommodations in both educational and workplace settings. They also touch on communication styles and the future of neurodivergence awareness. The Lecture is Dead Podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/604945/ep-2-differentiated-learning-accessibility-and-multiversal-relationships 00:00 Introduction and Context of Neurodivergence 02:56 Understanding High Masking in Neurodivergent Individuals 05:52 The Grief of Being Undiagnosed 08:59 The Challenges of Social Situations 11:54 Processing Time and Meeting Dynamics 14:57 Reimagining Meeting Structures for Neurodivergent Needs 18:07 Collaborative Tools for Brainstorming Ideas 22:48 The Meeting Approach and Its Limitations 24:41 The Need for Change in Educational Mindsets 25:51 Neurodivergence and Multi-Talented Individuals 29:30 The Importance of Labels for Neurodivergent Individuals 31:05 The Gender Disparity in Neurodivergent Diagnoses 33:02 The Transition from Education to Workforce 39:32 The Evolving Workforce and Neurodivergence 43:52 The Parallel Evolution of Education and Workforce 45:56 Navigating Daily Life with Neurodivergence 49:21 The Exhaustion of Neurodivergent Communication 52:20 Understanding Different Communication Styles 54:05 Strategies for Managing Neurodivergent Workloads 01:01:08 The Spoon Theory Explained Follow Tisha Rick on: 📢 Listen and subscribe on your favorite platform: Spotify | Apple Podcast | Amazon Music | YouTube 📱Follow Play Ed3 Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/played3podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/played3podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlayEd3Podcast?sub_confirmation=1 🙋♀️Follow Tisha on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tishaponcio X (Twitter): https://x.com/tishaponcio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tishaponcio 🙋♂️Follow Rick on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickbutterworth X (Twitter): https://x.com/r1ck11 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickbutterworth Want to be a guest?: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCaEyQrrPcYsKdQHaSlFbVXVVC_eNyXMMfy5NTj0aRNcR6Vw/viewform?usp=header 🧠 Let’s learn, grow and play together