{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"People First! with Morag Barrett","title":"Why Neurodiversity at Work Is Being Misunderstood With Sandra Crespo","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d8ed9f5c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1894,"description":"We talk about performance, productivity, and potential. But what if we’re misunderstanding how some of our best people actually work?\nIn this episode of People First!, Morag sits down with Sandra Crespo to explore how ADHD and neurodiversity show up in the workplace—and why many systems unintentionally create friction instead of support.\n🎯 What You’ll Learn\nWhy ADHD is often missed—even by high performers \nThe hidden cost of “fixing” vs understanding \nHow leaders misinterpret neurodivergent behaviours \nSimple workplace changes that unlock performance \nWhy “reasonable accommodations” might be the wrong model \nHow to design environments where people can actually thrive \n\n💡 Key Takeaways\nNeurodiversity is often misunderstood as a deficit \nSuccess can mask underlying struggle \nSmall environmental changes can have a big impact \nLeaders don’t need all the answers—but they need awareness \nDesigning for difference benefits everyone \n\n🔗 Connect with Sandra Crespo\nWebsite: theneurospicysw.com \nLinkedIn: Sandra N. Crespo ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kDkFpX_U8xN4mpkRzl30lMyUBAsOu-vRJmAwdgX4Wig/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iOGM3/ZjRhMTljYjY5OGJi/YmRmZTFkMTBjMzI2/YTBjNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}