Why Neurodiverse by Design LLC?
No two brains are the same. We all communicate, approach problems, and experience the world in unique ways. This variation is neurodiversity. Most of our organizations were not designed with neurodiversity in mind, which limits personal and organizational success. While neurodiversity is “the norm,” knowing how to talk about and support that diversity is not. That’s where Neurodiverse by Design LLC comes in.
Featured Blog Post
Reflections on the Special Olympic Summer Games
I recently attended the state-wide Special Olympic Summer Games for the first time. Our family’s Special Olympics journey started a little over a year ago when our young adult autistic son decided he wanted to play basketball. Tall and lean, he looks the part, but he is...
Meet Dr. Laura DeThorne
I founded Neurodiverse by Design LLC based on 20 years of expertise in communication, autism, and neurodiversity. Through my roles as speech-language pathologist, researcher, teacher, mentor, administrator, and parent, I’ve gained a deep appreciation for the importance of neurodivergent perspectives, thoughtful communication practices, compassionate accountability, and the ability to think outside the box. Let’s connect and learn together.
What Services Are Available?
- Professional Education – variety of customizable courses or workshops on topics related to autism, communication differences, neurodiversity, evidence-based practices, and research methods
- Communication Coaching — one-on-one sessions aimed at leadership development and conflict-resolution through a neurodiversity-affirming lens
- Document Preparation – assistance in writing policies, grants, and evidence-based articles that support neurodiversity in everyday environments
- A flyer summarizing Neurodiverse by Design’s services can be found here.
Neuro Niche
Thanks to Disability Book Week for highlighting my picture book, All Kinds of Brains: Autism & Neurodiversity, with an author interview. More on the “story behind the story” is available in my All Kinds of Brains blog post.