Episode 26
Neuro-inclusion for the Neuro-distinct
Lou and Will discuss Will's lived experience as a young neurodivergent person living with Dyslexia and probable ADHD. Will also explains his organisation, The Neurodiversity Academy, aiming to work with organisations and individuals to achieve "neuroinclusion for the neurodistinct".
Neuro-inclusion for the Neuro-distinct
In this final episode for the 2021 season, Lou and Will discuss Will's lived experience as a young neurodivergent person living with Dyslexia and probable ADHD. Will explains the rollercoaster ride of his younger years and the experience of being misunderstood by everyone around him, struggling with drugs and alcohol and finding his strengths. It's a discussion of self-discovery and self acceptance. Will is also super creative and clever and has founded a new organisation called The Neurodiversity Academy, aiming to work with organisations and individuals to achieve "neuroinclusion for the neurodistinct".
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Episode Resources
The Neurodiversity Academy website
Will Wheeler
Dr Nancy Doyle Forbes Magazine Article
Forbes Magazine
The Genius Within - Dr Nancy Doyle
The Genius Within
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Creative Industries
Universal Music
Dr Helen Taylor - Youtube
Dr Helen Taylor
If I wanted to get somewhere in my life, I really had to change my environment.
Will Wheeler
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