Ludmila Praslova

Irvine

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Adulting While Autistic

4 days ago | psychologytoday.com | Ludmila Praslova |Michelle Quirk

Source: Алекке Блажин / PexelsBuilding a career, paying bills, dealing with coworker drama, keeping a spotless home, cooking a different dinner every day, and socializing for fun? I tried. I felt hopelessly behind. So I found a more authentic approach. Who said there is just one way to adult? Adulting while autistic might feel impossible. But is this because we are failing, or because the social expectations book was not written for brains like ours?
Beyond Awareness and Inclusion: Declaring NeuroDignity - Ludmila N. Praslova

2 months ago | qoshe.com | Ludmila Praslova
Autistic Creativity: It's So Much More Than Fairy Tales - Ludmila N. Praslova

Mar 30, 2025 | qoshe.com | Ludmila Praslova
Say It Right: A Neurodiversity Language Guide for Allies - Ludmila N. Praslova

Mar 23, 2025 | qoshe.com | Ludmila Praslova

Language can shape human lives. The use of “disorder” vs. “difference,” “weird” vs. “sensory sensitive,” or “oddball” vs. “neurodivergent” influences how we are treated by schools and employers, medical professionals, bosses, and neighbors. Words influence whether we can get employment and housing. Words influence our inner talk and whether we like or hate ourselves. Neurodiversity language matters.
"Small" Self-Care, Big Results: Support Your Brain Your Way

Mar 10, 2025 | psychologytoday.com | Ludmila Praslova

Source: Canva Magic Media AI image generatorEveryday stressors. Economic pressures. Disturbing world news. Conflicts. Even weather can add to our strain. When everything comes at us at once, how do we protect ourselves? How do we nurture our brains to function well when stressors seem to be unending? "Big" Self-Care Industry vs. Small and Self-DesignedTraditional "be more resilient" advice seems trite—or even feels like gaslighting—when we've been pouring from an empty cup for years.
"Small" Self-Care, Big Results: Support Your Brain Your Way

Mar 10, 2025 | qoshe.com | Ludmila Praslova
The False Dichotomy of Merit and Inclusion

Feb 24, 2025 | hbr.org | Ludmila Praslova

February 24, 2025Illustration by Paul ReidIn merit-based systems, fairness should be manifested in all aspects of organizational life. But while the ideal of a merit-based society is attractive, research shows that bias in promotions and reward distribution is just as prevalent as bias in hiring,... I believe in the importance of merit. Read more on Diversity and inclusion or related topics Age and generational issues, Disabilities, Gender, Marginalized groups, Race and NeurodiversityLudmila N.
THE FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP: NEURODIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP TEAMS

Feb 16, 2025 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Ludmila Praslova

The author, a Professor of Graduate Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California, discusses the concept of neurodiversity within leadership, and how gradually the approach of leaders continues to change from one that has been predominately commanding to more empathetic and reflective.
5 things not to say to a coworker with long COVID-19

Feb 2, 2025 | devicedaily.com | Ludmila Praslova

5 things not to say to a coworker with long COVID-19 These myths about long-haulers can lead us to make blunders. Here’s what you need to know to be more empathetic to those dealing with the illness—or other chronic health conditions. BY Ludmila Praslova“Nobody can be dizzy for two years.”With long COVID, many are. “Oh, come on. Adults don’t need naps.”With long COVID, many do.
Bill Gates y su narrativa del "genio autista"

Jan 30, 2025 | fastcompany.mx | Ludmila Praslova

Cuando figuras famosas y poderosas hablan sobre su experiencia con el autismo, capturan la atención del público. Un ejemplo es Bill Gates, quien en su próxima autobiografía Source Code: My Beginnings escribe: “Si creciera hoy, probablemente me diagnosticarían dentro del espectro autista”. Aunque reconoce los desafíos que esto le presentó, también afirma: “No cambiaría el cerebro que me tocó por nada”. Para muchas personas en la comunidad autista, esta visibilidad es una victoria.