Understanding Stimming: Its Benefits and Accessibility

Shea Belsky shares his top do’s and don’ts for managing neurodiversity in the workplace.

— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why neurodivergency is unavoidable at work

2) The unique strengths and struggles of autistic people

3) When and how to discuss neurodiversity at work

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— ABOUT SHEA — 

Shea Belsky is an autistic self-advocate. He is a Tech Lead II at HubSpot, and the former Chief Technology Officer of Mentra. Having been the manager of neurodivergent & neurotypical employees, he brings many unique perspectives on neurodiversity in the workplace. Shea has championed neurodiversity for organizations like Novartis, the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Northeastern University, in addition to being featured in Forbes and the New York Post.

• LinkedIn: Shea Belsky

• Podcast: Autistic Techie

• Website: SheaBelsky.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott

• Past episode: 150: Expressing Radical Candor with Kim Scott

• Past episode: 860: The Science of Compelling Body Language with Richard Newman

• Past episode: 1049: What Dyslexia Can Teach Us About Creativity, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking with Kate Griggs

• Past episode: 1070: An ADHD Strategist’s Pro Tips for Staying Motivated and Productive When You Can’t Focus with Skye Waterson

• Past episode: 1085: How to Find More Fun at Work Every Day with Bree Groff

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