Season 4 Episode 3: What Do You Mean by Neurodivergent?

The word neurodivergent is everywhere — in research, in workplaces, in identity conversations. But what do we actually mean when we use it?

In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the tension between umbrella language and lived experience. While neurodivergence connects many cognitive profiles, shared divergence does not automatically mean shared needs, accommodations, or stigma.

From dissertation design and workplace policy to personal disclosure, this conversation asks a critical question: When does the umbrella help — and when does precision matter more?

Clarity doesn’t weaken inclusion. It makes it more effective.