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Unlocking ADHD, Autism, and Other People Who May Not Think Like You With Rita Ramakrishnan
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- Jan 27, 2026
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Summary
Neurodivergence isn't about squeezing people into a chair at the same old table – it's about reshaping the table itself. Rita Ramakrishnan shares her raw journey with ADHD and autism, why late diagnoses are exploding (especially for women), and how traits like context-switching and hyperfocus can be both rocket fuel and roadblocks. She tackles the myths, rethinks performance reviews, and shows why leaders need to move from critique to curiosity. This isn't about lowering the bar – it's about building systems where different brains actually win. Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold Open & Intro 03:42 — Reshaping the Table: Neurodivergence Beyond "Fitting In" 06:39 — Inputs, Processing, Outputs: Every Brain Works Differently 07:38 — ADHD & Autism: Rita's Lived Journey of Late Diagnosis 16:18 — Fuel and Friction: When ADHD Becomes a Superpower 22:44 — Hyperfocus: The Double-Edged Sword 26:44 — Rethinking Performance Reviews: Outcomes Over Outputs 28:00 — Justice Warrior Mode: Fairness as a Trait, Not a Flaw 32:17 — Coaching Kids (and Teams) Without Micromanaging 33:46 — Myth-Busting: "Does Everyone Have ADHD Now?" Website: www.iksana.com