Employers

Professional, evidence-based, and expert knowledge to help you navigate neurodivergence in your workplace or organization. 

Since 2014, we have provided training and consulting on affirming and inclusive practices for neurodivergent adults. We are passionate about helping you create inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming workplaces using neuroscience and practical strategies.

Your Friendly Nervous System Expert

Hi! I am Shannon, a neurodivergent OT, obsessed with the nervous system.

I am passionate about supporting adults with Autism and ADHD. I build programs, resources, and training to promote understanding and pathways forward for neurodivergent adults in employment, at home, and in school.

After becoming a Doctor of Occupational Therapy in 2015, I began focusing my career on supporting late-identified/recently diagnosed neurodivergent adults in 2018, and I have never looked back.

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Learn more about Shannon

Specializing In 

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • AuDHD (that’s a combination of Autism & ADHD)

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 

  • Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD)

  • Elher’s Danlow Syndrome (EDS)

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

  • Dysautonomia 

  • Sensory Processing Differences (SPD)

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Staff Training

Using neuroscience to help navigate the complexity of being human in the workplace.  

We specialize in training for employers seeking to shift their cultures to promote neurodivergent-affirming and nervous-system-informed practices.

Training Topics Include

  • While many people would like to be neurodivergent-affirming, the truth is that not understanding what the word even means can make it really confusing to know what to do and what not to do. This is an introductory training to help define and understand this new word that everyone is using. This training breaks down neurodivergence into clear, easy-to-understand differences in the nervous system. 

  • While many people would like to be neurodivergent-affirming, the truth is that not understanding what the word even means can make it really confusing to know what to do and what not to do. In this training, Shannon guides you through 5 steps to ensure your workplace is more neurodivergent-affirming. 

  • This training is for HR staff and anyone in leadership positions working directly with neurodivergent clients with Autism, ADHD, and/or cPTSD. Often, people disclose their disability but do not give any additional insight into what they need to help them be successful. Shannon has spent years teaching those requesting accommodations how to be specific about their needs and is here to help you manage requests for accommodations related to these more invisible disabilities that primarily affect the nervous system. This training can also be used for supervisors or others who interact daily with your neurodivergent employees. Using a nervous system perspective, Shannon provides clear explanations and strategies for the main accommodation requests and needs of your neurodivergent employees. 

  • Dialing in your communication skills with the neuroweather dial. This training supports participants in understanding how communication skills fluctuate for all individuals, depending on the state of the autonomic nervous system during communication. Participants also learn how communication in Autism and ADHD is impacted in unique ways. Based on this shared understanding, communication strategies and norms can be defined clearly. 

  • This is a specialized training program designed to support organizations that are on the front lines, managing individuals in crisis. This training brings a nervous system-informed lens to the toll being around individuals in crisis takes on the nervous system and provides practical strategies to support your employees’ nervous systems, reducing the likelihood of burnout, chronic fatigue, and other side effects of chronic stress.  

Consulting

Your go-to expert on navigating invisible disabilities in the workplace 

Shannon is here to help you navigate the invisible disabilities in your organization with confidence. Specializing in supporting small to medium businesses, we offer a range of options to help you build more inclusive and neurodivergent-affirming workplace cultures.

  • Most types of neurodivergence affect the sensory system, which means the environmental setup of your office matters for your neurodivergent employees. We provide you with alternative options and ideas for areas you are not sure about. 

  • Shannon brings a no-nonsense and neuroscience-based lens to help find tailored solutions that work for all parties and meet the oh so important “reasonable” threshold for employers while also meeting the accessibility requirements of ADA. 

  • It is not uncommon for conflict to occur when communication styles differ or misunderstandings ensue. When conflict arises with your neurodivergent employees, we help you identify the underlying reasons for interpersonal conflict between specific parties or as an overall workplace issue. 

Let’s Connect

All great things start with a chat. Reach out to Shannon to find a time to see how she can support you as you navigate neurodivergence

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  • “I was not sure what to expect with Shannon before I met her. I'm VERY glad I went along with her services because self-confidence has no price tag, and she has helped rebuild my confidence in my future.”

    — Former Client

  • “Shannon is a kind, sensitive person who listens to what is trying to be said, as well as what is said. She doesn't speak over people who have difficulty speaking their thoughts.”

    — Former Client

  • “If you give Shannon a chance, she can help. I gave her a chance, and she helped me. I'm so glad I did.”

    — Former Client

  • “Shannon brings positive energy and honors the learning process. Superb!”

    — Former Client

  • “Shannon understands that education means to draw out the best in students. Her patience and attention to detail were valuable.”

    — Former Client

  • “Shannon is a tremendously encouraging instructor with a passion to help students succeed.”

    — Former Client

  • “After every session with Shannon, I feel more prepared and confident.”

    — Former Client