Isabella He's guest appearances

Isabella He

Social Entrepreneur

The Small Nonprofit

Okocha Nkem

Kathy Ku

John Kye

Funlayo Alabi

Jen Ford Reedy

Susan Hammel

Laurie Lane-Zucker

Francesco Piazzesi

Michelle Horovitz

Jackie Biederman

Leeore Levinstein

Jesse Abelson

Katrina Becker

Danielle Steer

Bonnie Keeler

OwlTail

Isabelle Hsu

Despite all the research that shows the untapped talent and capabilities of neurodiverse population, neurodiverse individuals are still facing significant barriers when seeking employment and adapting to workplace culture and practice that is not made accessible to them. How can employers proactively design a healthy workplace to support neurodiverse individuals to shine with their incredible talents? On today’s podcast, Isabella He and Isabelle Hsu, two young leaders of advocacy for neurodiversity, join us to share their insight and experience. Isabelle and Isabella’s tips on making workplace accessible for neurodiverse individuals: Adopt a strength-based approach. Neurodiverse individuals might need specific accommodations to equip them to work in the style they feel comfortable with and show their amazing strengths. Focus on their strengths when you communicate and work with neurodiverse individuals. Adopt the mindset of how you can design the workplace to unleash the amazing strengths of your neurodiverse teammates. Raise general awareness and literacy about neurodiversity. The literacy around neurodiversity is still relatively low in our society. Seek resources that raise awareness at your workplace to learn more about neurodiversity so that you and your team know how toSeek help to design the accessibility policy and practice at your workplace. There are professional accessibility specialists that can help you design your workplace practice and support your workplace to be certified neurodiverse workplace. Favourite Quotes from Today’s EpisodePost your favourite quote on social media to share with us!“I founded SN Inclusion after realizing that some people I knew that I had no idea were neurodiverse were actually neurodiverse and they had such struggles getting into the workplace and face so many adversities due to a lot of the stigmas that still perpetuate yeah in our world today. Unemployment rates among individuals with autism spectrum disorder is at 85%. I was shocked by that statistics.” - Isabella“One thing to keep in mind is that so many of us with neurodiverse conditions have unfortunately learned to keep our conditions private and try not to bother others or to advocate for our specific needs. Of course, there are also people who are the complete opposite of that. But in general, if an employer wants to make a workplace more friendly, I suggest they approach it in a more proactive way to ask what needs to be done instead of waiting for employees to approach you and tell you what they need.” - IsabelleResources from this EpisodeThe Good PartnershipSN InclusionOur friends and sponsors at Keela asked me to put together a guide of fundraising tips I wished every small nonprofit knew. Go ahead and download the guide here: https://www.keela.co/consultant/the-good-partnership (and don't forget that Keela offers our listeners 40% off their first year's subscription).

Despite all the research that shows the untapped talent and capabilities of neurodiverse population, neurodiverse individuals are still facing significant barriers when seeking employment and adapting to workplace culture and practice that is not made accessible to them. How can employers proactively design a healthy workplace to support neurodiverse individuals to shine with their incredible talents? On today’s podcast, Isabella He and Isabelle Hsu, two young leaders of advocacy for neurodiversity, join us to share their insight and experience. Isabelle and Isabella’s tips on making workplace accessible for neurodiverse individuals: <ol><li>Adopt a strength-based approach. Neurodiverse individuals might need specific accommodations to equip them to work in the style they feel comfortable with and show their amazing strengths. Focus on their strengths when you communicate and work with neurodiverse individuals. Adopt the mindset of how you can design the workplace to unleash the amazing strengths of your neurodiverse teammates. </li><li>Raise general awareness and literacy about neurodiversity. The literacy around neurodiversity is still relatively low in our society. Seek resources that raise awareness at your workplace to learn more about neurodiversity so that you and your team know how to</li><li>Seek help to design the accessibility policy and practice at your workplace. There are professional accessibility specialists that can help you design your workplace practice and support your workplace to be certified neurodiverse workplace. </li></ol>Favourite Quotes from Today’s Episode Post your favourite quote on social media to share with us!“I founded SN Inclusion after realizing that some people I knew that I had no idea were neurodiverse were actually neurodiverse and they had such struggles getting into the workplace and face so many adversities due to a lot of the stigmas that still perpetuate yeah in our world today. Unemployment rates among individuals with autism spectrum disorder is at 85%. I was shocked by that statistics.” - Isabella “One thing to keep in mind is that so many of us with neurodiverse conditions have unfortunately learned to keep our conditions private and try not to bother others or to advocate for our specific needs. Of course, there are also people who are the complete opposite of that. But in general, if an employer wants to make a workplace more friendly, I suggest they approach it in a more proactive way to ask what needs to be done instead of waiting for employees to approach you and tell you what they need.” - Isabelle Resources from this Episode<a href="https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Partnership</a><a href="https://sninclusion.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SN Inclusion</a> Our friends and sponsors at Keela asked me to put together a guide of fundraising tips I wished every small nonprofit knew. Go ahead and download the guide here: <a href="https://www.keela.co/consultant/the-good-partnership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.keela.co/consultant/the-good-partnership</a> (and don't forget that <a href="https://www.keela.co/consultant/the-good-partnership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keela</a> offers our listeners 40% off their first year's subscription).

06 - 22 Neurodiversity in the workplace with Isabella He and Isabelle Hsu

NOTE: For full show notes, see https://tonyloyd.com/isabella-he.   High school students work on behalf of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).   In the United States, 1 in 54 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Unemployment rates for individuals with ASD are approximately 85%. More than half a million individuals with ASD will enter the workforce in the next decade. The need for specialized vocational training is growing by the minute.  A CDC study found that 50 percent of children with severe ASD only have access to school-based treatment services. And 17 percent of children with ASD do not have access to occupational, speech, or language therapy whatsoever.  At-home therapy is difficult for those with special needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. With most in-person therapy sessions closed, many parents of children with ASD don’t have the proper material and guidance to provide effective at-home therapy. Meet Isabella He Isabella He is a high school junior at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, CA, and the founder and President of SN Inclusion. SN Inclusion is a nonprofit organization that provides career-technical education to neurodiverse individuals. She is also a co-founder of AUesome, a social enterprise that offers at-home therapy kits to children with autism.  Isabella is also an intern at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project and a dedicated volunteer and program coordinator at Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN).  Other AUesome co-founders include fellow high school students Anshul Gupta, Andrew Kim, and Arnav Gurudatt.  Learn More About Isabella He, SN Inclusion and AUesome:  SN Inclusion: https://sninclusion.org AUesome: https://auesome.co SN Inclusion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sninclusion SN Inclusion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SN-Inclusion-102768024862916 AUesome on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auesome.co Isabella He on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-kai-he/Isabella He on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iisabellahe Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN): https://fcsn1996.org Stanford Neurodiversity Project: https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity.html 

NOTE: For full show notes, see <a href="https://tonyloyd.com/isabella-he." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tonyloyd.com/isabella-he.</a> High school students work on behalf of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).   In the United States, 1 in 54 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Unemployment rates for individuals with ASD are approximately 85%. More than half a million individuals with ASD will enter the workforce in the next decade. The need for specialized vocational training is growing by the minute. A CDC study found that 50 percent of children with severe ASD only have access to school-based treatment services. And 17 percent of children with ASD do not have access to occupational, speech, or language therapy whatsoever. At-home therapy is difficult for those with special needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. With most in-person therapy sessions closed, many parents of children with ASD don’t have the proper material and guidance to provide effective at-home therapy. Meet Isabella He Isabella He is a high school junior at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, CA, and the founder and President of SN Inclusion. SN Inclusion is a nonprofit organization that provides career-technical education to neurodiverse individuals. She is also a co-founder of AUesome, a social enterprise that offers at-home therapy kits to children with autism. Isabella is also an intern at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project and a dedicated volunteer and program coordinator at Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Other AUesome co-founders include fellow high school students Anshul Gupta, Andrew Kim, and Arnav Gurudatt.  Learn More About Isabella He, SN Inclusion and AUesome: <ul><li>SN Inclusion: <a href="https://sninclusion.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sninclusion.org</a> </li><li>AUesome: <a href="https://auesome.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://auesome.co</a> </li><li>SN Inclusion on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sninclusion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sninclusion</a> </li><li>SN Inclusion on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SN-Inclusion-102768024862916" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SN-Inclusion-102768024862916</a> </li><li>AUesome on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/auesome.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/auesome.co</a> </li><li>Isabella He on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-kai-he/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-kai-he/</a></li><li>Isabella He on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iisabellahe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/iisabellahe</a> </li><li>Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN): <a href="https://fcsn1996.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fcsn1996.org</a> </li><li>Stanford Neurodiversity Project: <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity.html</a> </li></ul>

Tap into the Strengths of Neurodiversity, with Isabella He