Students face a relentless storm of signals proclaiming a single "right" path to success—from classrooms drilling for perfect answers, to social media's glossy milestones, peers' frantic comparisons of rankings and salaries, and adults' eager probes for polished plans. This creates the illusion that everyone else is racing ahead, casting natural uncertainty not as a phase, but as a shameful lag. Hesitation and second-guessing get slapped with labels like low confidence or motivation droughts, overlooking a deeper readiness gap that yawns wide once familiar supports vanish. Where do these seekers of nonexistent "right answers" stumble most—and how can the fog finally lift?
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So many neurodivergent learners are capable, motivated, and ready. Yet, the data shows they still can’t access meaningful career pathways. Why is this?
Nulty Lynch and I brought our NCDA conference conversation to the Career Practitioner Conversations podcast (DEI Symposium Series). Here we unpack what we see every day as educators, alongside our shared and individual lived experiences from both neurodivergent and neurotypical perspectives.
We talk about masking, executive functioning, communication mismatches, and why traditional hiring and interviewing systems can block incredible talent for reasons that have nothing to do with the actual job.
And we talk about solutions, because access starts with action:
-using multiple ways to communicate (text, chat, email, not just phone calls)
-clarifying steps and expectations
-sharing interview questions ahead of time
-designing with neurodivergent voices at the table
What’s one change you wish schools, colleges, or employers would make to expand access?
NCDA CareerDevelopment Neurodiversity Neurodivergent FutureReadyU WorkforceDevelopment CollegeandCareerReadiness
Nulty Lynch and I brought our NCDA conference conversation to the Career Practitioner Conversations podcast (DEI Symposium Series). Here we unpack what we see every day as educators, alongside our shared and individual lived experiences from both neurodivergent and neurotypical perspectives.
We talk about masking, executive functioning, communication mismatches, and why traditional hiring and interviewing systems can block incredible talent for reasons that have nothing to do with the actual job.
And we talk about solutions, because access starts with action:
-using multiple ways to communicate (text, chat, email, not just phone calls)
-clarifying steps and expectations
-sharing interview questions ahead of time
-designing with neurodivergent voices at the table
What’s one change you wish schools, colleges, or employers would make to expand access?
NCDA CareerDevelopment Neurodiversity Neurodivergent FutureReadyU WorkforceDevelopment CollegeandCareerReadiness
The integration of the production triangle into career development strategies provides a structured way to analyze various career possibilities. It encourages individuals to critically assess the trade-offs and synergies among different career paths, thereby fostering a more holistic understanding of their potential choices. This methodology supports them in crafting a career path that is both fulfilling and aligned with their long-term aspirations.
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The article "An International Practitioner's Tools for Expanding Cultural Competence" offers valuable insights into enhancing cultural awareness in career development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse cultural backgrounds to effectively assist clients from various parts of the world. The piece provides practical tools and strategies that professionals can use to improve their cultural competence and deliver better services.
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The article, A Roadmap for Supporting Neurodivergent Clients, by Maisie Lynch, originally appeared in NCDA's web magazine, Career Convergence, at www.ncda.org. Copyright © August, 2024. Reprinted with permission.
