The Qrkiez Blog
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Leading from the Inside Out: A Neurodivergent Path to Authentic Leadership
When I first stepped into leadership, I was driven by a sense of purpose. I had something to prove, not only to myself but to everyone around me. I was going to be the leader I always wished I’d had. The kind of leader who truly cared for their team, someone who...
From the Outback to the Spectrum
Outback Australia was a tough place to be an undiagnosed autistic child in the 1990s. Convinced I was just the wrong person in the wrong place, an outsider in a small rural town, my childhood was characterized by daydreams of escapism. Two common daydreams were...
A Multiplicity of Difference
The Journey to Self-Discovery & Multiple ND Identification At 36 years old, I finally put the pieces of the puzzle together, made sense of my brain, including all its nerve endings that extend from the crown of my head to the quick of my toe nails. All the nerve...
Jacob Levy, Career Coach for the Neurodivergent
Jacob Levy is a neurodivergent career coach, special educator, and speaker who helps job-seekers with disabilities position themselves for the job market. In this video, QRKIEZ CEO Veena Aiyer interviews Jacob about his approach to helping neurodivergent individuals...
From Panic Attacks to New Beginnings: Navigating Neurodivergence and Career Transitions
Navigating life as a neurodivergent person has been a journey full of challenges and growth. From undiagnosed ADHD to career disruptions, my path hasn’t been linear—but the mental equivalent of Universal Orlando's VelociCoaster has shaped who I am today. Challenges as...
Fighting Your Inner Parent Voices
We’ve all had that moment as parents, whether your kid is neurodivergent or not. You’re in the grocery store, dropping the kid off at daycare, or (the worst) on a plane, and your kid starts acting up. Maybe they have a total meltdown and scream or run around. Or maybe...
U.S. Colleges with Special Programs for Neurodivergent Students
Navigating higher education can be challenging for any student, but neurodivergent students often face additional obstacles that require tailored support. Several colleges and universities across the United States have developed specialized programs to ensure that...
Ideal Career Fields for the Neurodiverse
QRKIEZ appreciates you for who you are, but regardless of your neurotype everyone needs to think about a career or job at some point. Several surveys and research studies have identified ideal career fields for individuals on the autism spectrum or with ADHD, focusing...
Neurodiversity Hiring Initiatives at Different-Sized Companies
QRKIEZ wishes to highlight examples of different-sized companies that are increasingly recognizing the value of neurodivergent individuals in the workforce. Neurodiverse hiring initiatives not only tap into a unique talent pool but also foster more inclusive and...
One Parent’s Story
I remember when we first realized there was something different about J. It started toward the end of preschool, when the teachers met with us to inform us that J was having trouble with transitions, such as moving from one activity or one location to another. Like...