An Intersectional Approach for a Neuro-affirming Workplace

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263: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Neuro-affirming Workplace with Anita Patel

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Host Kate Jenkinson interviews Anita Patel, an inclusion and intersectionality speaker, trainer, and neurodiversity coach. Anita shares her personal journey with late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, discussing the challenges neurodivergent individuals face at work and the evolution of organizational attitudes toward neuro-inclusion. She explains why intersectionality and lived experience is essential for authentic inclusion, and how businesses, leaders, and HR professionals can move beyond tokenistic gestures and toward strategic, systemic change.

The conversation dives into practical strategies for embedding neuro-inclusion into organizational culture, highlighting the power of strength-based coaching, psychological safety, community support, and open dialogue. Anita offers a hopeful vision for the future—one where neurodivergent employees feel celebrated, supported, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re a coach, business leader, or HR professional, this inspiring episode provides actionable insights to foster genuine inclusion and drive meaningful impact.

You Will Learn

Why lived experience and intersectionality matter in shaping effective neurodiversity initiatives
How organizations can shift from tokenistic practices to positive systemic inclusion
Practical steps leaders can take to build psychological safety and support neurodivergent employees

Guest Bio

Anita is a neuro-inclusion speaker, trainer and neurodiversity coach, with professional and lived experience. When creating neuro-affirming environments and support, she adopts a strength-based, intersectional approach and focuses on the removal of barriers to success. Anita received a late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, after also recovering from cancer. This led to her starting her own business, Anita Patel Coaching, and a desire to create meaningful change around neuro-inclusion.