❌ Myth: Neurodivergent means autistic.

✅ Fact: Neurodivergence encompasses any differences in neurological development or functioning that diverge from the “typical.” This can include dyslexic or dyspraxic people, ADHDers, Autistic people, and folks with intellectual or learning differences or mental health conditions.

👉 Why does this matter?
Leaders need to think beyond a single diagnosis or label. Neuroinclusion means anticipating and flexibly responding to a range of possible needs, including different communication styles, processing speeds, sensory sensitivities, and working patterns. There’s a big difference between token inclusion and genuine neuroinclusion.