Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins When Good Intentions Are the Barrier to Neuroinclusion
Jul 24, 2025
Good intentions can sometimes create barriers for neurodivergent individuals. The discussion reveals how protection and bias, often masked as care, can lead to exclusion in workplaces and schools. Inspiring stories of leadership and parenting illustrate the disconnect between intent and impact. A call for actionable support emphasizes the need for trust to empower neurodivergent people. Ultimately, the journey shifts from being barriers to becoming bridges for inclusion.
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Protection Can Become A Hidden Gate
- Good intentions can unintentionally become barriers when protection turns into exclusion.
- Dr. Theresa Haskins warns that shielding people often prevents real opportunities and creates new gates.
Intent Without Outcomes Is Empty
- Inclusion in policy doesn't equal inclusion in practice; hiring and management processes matter most.
- Outcomes and accountability, not intent, determine whether neuroinclusion actually works.
Who Inclusion Programs Actually Reach
- Many workplace autism programs primarily include late-diagnosed, level-one autistic adults rather than those who struggled throughout childhood.
- Using general labels without tracking diagnosis age masks who truly benefits from inclusion efforts.