Women & ADHD Shannan Palma: Easing neurodivergent mental load with AI
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Jun 2, 2025 Shannan Palma, founder of ITI Assistive Technologies and co-leader of the Autistic Self-Reliance Support Network, shares her journey from academia to creating AI tools for neurodivergent individuals. She discusses her new app, Decide, which aids with executive functioning and decision-making. Shannan emphasizes the importance of supporting neurodivergent adults with tailored resources and highlights the intersection of AI and mental health. Hear her insights on navigating challenges, the need for community validation, and how technology can empower creativity.
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Undiagnosed Despite Challenges
- Shannan was undiagnosed for years partly because she was a smart girl and her symptoms were overlooked.
- She experienced sensory overload teaching and struggled with email communication due to anxiety and perfectionism.
Pandemic Move Sparks Clarity
- Shannan moved impulsively to rural Ohio during the pandemic to escape toxic academia and support her ADHD-diagnosed nieces.
- Teaching remotely from a remote home helped her regain executive function and clarity about her diagnosis.
Use AI to Boost Productivity
- Use AI tools like Claude to speed up complex tasks like grant writing.
- Prepare thoroughly before writing and use AI to organize disconnected thoughts into a coherent outline.
