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Diagnosed late with Neurodiversity & Masking
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At 53 years old, Dora got diagnosed with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, both neurodiverse conditions. This masking is common among women or people of color because it is already hard enough getting work with these factors. To add neurodiversity, which is often misperceived as a disability would worsen the odds of getting a job. This mindset needs to change as companies need to understand that although some people learn differently, this doesn't make them less valuable.
An official assessment test was carried out to confirm Dora's dyspraxia/dyslexia and there was a lot of support in place to help her with her work, including a quiet room to work, a unique laptop, and software tailor-made for her neurodiversity, as well as extra time to complete her tests or exams. Oftentimes, neurodiverse people have to do more work to truly perform at their best but this is not a disability. Although the test was strenuous, it was worth it after all.
Oftentimes, neurodiverse people have to do more work to truly perform at their best but this is not a disability. Although the test was strenuous, it was worth it after all. She received the diagnosis with much calmness especially since she had some experience with my diagnosis as her daughter.
For people who suspect that they may have a form of neurodiversity, it is important to take the assessment to confirm and start getting access to tools that can help them perform optimally in all aspects of their lives. Because the tests may be expensive for adults, it is possible to speak to employers or general practitioners to help out with these tests. There is information for support on the UK government website for people who feel they may have neurodiversity.
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Chapters
1. Diagnosed late with Neurodiversity & Masking (00:00:00)
2. Meet today's guest Dora (00:00:42)
3. About Dora's career up till retirement (00:02:34)
4. How the military coup in Ghana shaped Dora's journey. (00:07:21)
5. Combining a career with parenthood. (00:12:14)
6. Dora's diagnosis with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. (00:15:51)
7. What would you say to people who think they have a neurodiverse condition? (00:24:24)
8. Dora's quick round of questions. (00:26:13)
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