S01-E07: Recruiting the Spectrum

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Speaking of the Spectrum - An Autism Podcast

Shahrukh Sultan & Joe Templin - Autism Society Greater Hudson Region

20 episodes

1 week ago

A vibrant podcast hosted by Shahrukh Sultan and Joe Templin of the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region, who bring humor and heart to the forefront while exploring the diverse world of autism. Shahrukh, a Project Manager and dad to a non-verbal boy on the spectrum, and Joe, the Human Kaizen expert & swiss-army knife of skills navigating parenting with spectrum challenges, share personal stories & insights with a stellar roster of guests. Whether you're a seasoned autism advocate, a curious listener, or someone eavesdropping for a conversational gem, this podcast is for you!

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S01-E07: Recruiting the Spectrum

Speaking of the Spectrum - An Autism Podcast

37 minutes 20 seconds

1 year ago

S01-E07: Recruiting the Spectrum

Welcome to "Recruiting the Spectrum," a dynamic episode of "Speaking of the Spectrum" where hosts Shahrukh Sultan and Joe Templin delve into the intricacies of fostering inclusive workplaces and physical fitness for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Autism and Physical Fitness:

Dive into the intersection of autism and physical fitness, addressing the lack of physical activity among autistic individuals and innovative approaches like bio-hacking to unlock its benefits. Discover local businesses that provide specialized physical training spaces tailored to the needs of autistic children, promoting health and well-being in the autism community.

Special Guest: Joining the conversation is Ludmila Praslova, a PHD autistic professional who provides neuro-inclusion training to large organizations. Ludmila discusses her brand new book, "The Canary Code," which challenges social and political assumptions in the workplace to create better environments for everyone. She shares insights into removing blockers to recruitment and enabling success for neuro-divergent individuals professionally, highlighting organizations and professionals that are leading the way in supporting neuro-diverse talent.

Tune in to "Recruiting the Spectrum" for an enlightening exploration of workplace inclusion, physical fitness, and the remarkable achievements of individuals on the autism spectrum. With expert insights and inspiring stories, this episode aims to empower and uplift the autism community and beyond.

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Donate to the Autism Society. Episode Chapters 00:00 The Quacker Jack Story 02:10 We're on The News! 03:51 Fact of the Day - Autism & Physical Activity 07:14 Hero of the Day - Kiley Lyall 09:05 Welcome Dr. Ludmila Praslova! 10:36 The Canary Code 12:30 Addressing Toxic Workplaces 13:37 Rigid Social Expectations 15:39 Lost Opportunities in the Workforce 18:10 The Pandemic's Enabling Effect 21:43 Neuro-divergent Gravitation towards Entrepreneurship 23:40 Main Blockers to Joining the Workforce 27:25 Low Hanging Fruit for Organizations 30:09 Ludmila's Highlighted Heroes 33:40 The ADAM Project - Enable Focus 36:15 The Takeaway - Repeat After Me...