By Phil Turner — 2022
Where does your organisation sit in relation to disability and neurodiversity on the Belonging Continuum?
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CLEAR ALL
Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
The ongoing dialogue I have with my own perspective and emotions is the biggest job I’ve ever undertaken. Exploring this internal give-and-take forces me to grow in surprising ways.
Often, disabled people have their disability treated, but they don’t have their emotional or spiritual needs addressed.
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Depression and suicidal ideation are more likely among people with disabilities due to factors like abuse, isolation, and stressors related to poverty, among others.
Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities.
Can neurodiversity proponents keep the notion of mental pathology?
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
If we can process our regrets with tenderness and compassion, we can use these hard memories as a part of our wisdom bank.
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But despite the challenges, kids raised by one or more disabled parents often benefit immensely from the experience.
Tip #7: Be patient with us.