Neurodiversity 101: Executive Functioning and Big Thinking

Neurodiversity 101: Executive Functioning and Big Thinking

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About Neurodiversity 101: Executive Functioning and Big Thinking

This interactive workshop explores the unique relationship between executive functioning and big-picture thinking, especially in neurodivergent people who are often deeply creative, analytical, and systems-oriented—but may struggle with getting started, staying on task, or completing everyday demands.

We’ll unpack what executive functioning really is—beyond simple productivity narratives—and explore how task initiation, working memory, planning, and prioritization can become tangled in day-to-day tasks. Many neurodivergent people experience what feels like “analysis paralysis,” because their minds don’t move in straight lines—they map out webs of interconnected consequences, making even small decisions feel high-stakes.

Rather than pathologizing this, we’ll examine how big-picture and systemic thinking can be both a gift and a challenge. We’ll introduce practical tools for task management and time navigation, while acknowledging societal barriers to inclusion.

Class Format

• Duration: 1 hour per class

• Structure:

• 15-minute presentation by Dr. Beth introducing the weekly topic and highlighting key research on that topic

• 40-minute discussion using guided prompts.

• Participate in the way that works for YOU: You may choose to journal individually, or participate in the group discussion by typing into the chat, speaking into your mic, and/or using video. We strive to create a comfortable setting where you can learn on your terms

Participation & Cancellation Policy

• ✅ Maximum: 25 participants per class

• ✅ Minimum: 5 participants required

• ❌ If fewer than 5 participants register, the class may be cancelled, and:

• You will be offered an alternative date within 30 days

• If you cannot attend the alternative date, you will be given the option to:

• Enrol in another class in the Crash Course series (free of charge), or

• If you’ve already completed all other Crash Course classes, receive a 15-minute 1:1 coaching session on the topic you registered for (in lieu of the class)

• ❌ Refunds will only be provided in the event that the organiser needs to cancel the event and rescheduling is not possible within the next 30 days.

Terms & Conditions for Workshop Attendance

By registering for this workshop, you agree to participate in a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all attendees. This space welcomes people of from all forms of neurodivergence, genders, sexualities, cultures, and backgrounds. Discrimination, harassment, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.

You agree to:

• Respect the lived experiences of others, even if they differ from your own
• Avoid speaking over others
• Use respectful and inclusive language
• Refrain from recording video, audio, images, or any combination of these

Facilitators reserve the right to remove any attendee without refund, and/or ban them from future sessions if they:

• Use hate speech, slurs, or engage in discriminatory or abusive behaviour
• Intentionally disrupt or derail the workshop in ways that harm others' participation
• Refuse to follow community guidelines after a warning has been issued
   

This is a learning space, not a debate space about people's identities or rights. All efforts will be made to create psychological safety.

By attending, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to a space that is grounded in respect, care, and mutual learning.

About Dr. Beth

Dr. Beth Radulski is an Autistic, Neuroqueer person with a PhD (Sociology) specialising in Neurodiversity, Autistic masking and camouflaging, and the Intersectionality of Neurotypical privilege. She is a multi-award-winning researcher, teacher, and program designer, having spent seven years leading a range of Neurodiversity-informed research, teaching, strategy, and program design initiatives in the university sector. She is a passionate public academic and educator, with over 55-thousand followers tuning into her Neurodiversity videos on TikTok.

We look forward to having you join us for a Neurodivergent-led, and Neurodiversity affirming, community-based learning experience.

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