Smashing Stereotypes: Leveraging Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity
The session will be structured to be interactive and engage students, educators, and employers in dialogue to improve awareness, acceptance, and advancement of neurodiversity in cybersecurity. The audience will also receive guidance on self-awareness and self-advocacy strategies to promote retention and prevent burnout, as well as neurodiversity-inclusive design ideas for the workplace.
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Green, CEO Link Consulting, LLC, Occupational Therapist – LinkedIn
Questions:
- Do you have (or think you have) autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, or another mental health or neurodevelopmental condition or know someone who does?
- Have you felt misunderstood by society, including peers, parents, or educators?
- Do you teach or support students who have varying communication or learning needs?
- Would you like more tools on how to advocate for / support yourself or someone else with learning/communication needs at school or work?
If so, please review the recording below to start Smashing Stereotypes and learn about Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity.