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Neurodivergent individuals often engage in masking  — consciously hiding or suppressing natural behaviors, communication styles, or ways of thinking — to fit workplace norms. While masking can help navigate social expectations, research shows it comes at a significant cost. Studies across neurotypes, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, indicate that prolonged masking is linked to burnout, anxiety, depression, and even identity erosion. (PMC: Camouflaging in Autism) Masking strategies vary...

by Meredith Gapsis, Ed.D. Neuroinclusion isn’t just a workplace initiative or a school policy — it’s a mindset that shapes how we see, design, and interact with the world around us. When we think neuroinclusively, we recognize that brains differ in how they process, communicate, and connect — and that these differences aren’t deficits to be “fixed,” but variations to be understood and supported. Why Neuroinclusion Matters Everywhere Every environment — from the classroom to the office to the...

Building Systems that See, Support, and Empower Every Mind Hi, I’m Dr. Meredith Gapsis, and I’m so glad you’re here. NeuroAdvocacy & Consulting was born out of a simple truth: neurodiversity is not a problem to fix — it’s a reality to understand and honor.  For years, I’ve worked alongside families, educators, and organizations who are trying to navigate systems that weren’t built with every brain in mind. Through this work, I’ve seen what happens when neurodivergent people are understood,...