Recorded in front of a live audience at NDinHE 3 (Neurodiversity in Higher Educations), Brian and Lucy were joined by Amanda & Archie from Bridge Mentoring.
Amazing questions from the audience led us to cover the significant changes in how universities support neurodiverse students, defining 'neurocosmopolitan' environments and highlighting the importance of holistic, individualised support models for students, particularly those with autism and ADHD.
We took a punt on the nuances between mentoring and coaching, emphasizing the value of personalized, flexible approaches. We shared insights on workarounds for neurodivergent folk, self-advocacy, and the transformative role of neurodivergent-led mentoring. Ending up with reflections on the wisdom and adaptability required in effective mentoring relationships.
00:00 Hello... where's my script
01:13 Specialist Autism Mentoring. Whoop!
03:10 Transition Mentoring and Personal Experiences
05:00 Challenges and Coping Mechanisms
11:59 Mentoring vs. Coaching
19:25 The Importance of Neurodivergent-Led Mentoring
22:41 Discussing Neurodivergent Strategies
23:41 Research on Neurodivergent Workarounds
24:06 Overlap in Neurodivergent Strategies
25:43 Personal Experiences with Neurodivergence
28:05 Buddhism and Neurodivergence
29:12 Medieval Neurodivergence and Sainthood
37:44 Final Thoughts and Bits of nearly Wisdom
