The Bouncy Brain

The Bouncy Brain We provide inclusive consulting services, diversity and accessibility training, and prac

The Bouncy Brain is a neurodivergent-led consulting and education initiative reimagining how workplaces and communities understand and support neurodivergent people.

The story behind The Bouncy Brain starts with rejection. Fifteen job interviews. Perfect qualifications. Same feedback: ...
08/23/2025

The story behind The Bouncy Brain starts with rejection. Fifteen job interviews. Perfect qualifications. Same feedback: "communication concerns" and "cultural fit issues."

Sound familiar?

When I was ready to build community and put down roots, I kept hitting the same wall. Not because I could not do the work but because traditional interviews reward charisma over competence.

That is when I realized: this is not simply a personal problem but a systemic one.

TBB was born from turning my lived experience and public health background into practical solutions. We are not just raising awareness anymore. We aim to change the infrastructure that keeps qualified neurodivergent people unemployed.

Our philosophy is simple: neurodivergent brains are not broken - the systems around us just need reshaping.At The Bouncy...
08/22/2025

Our philosophy is simple: neurodivergent brains are not broken - the systems around us just need reshaping.

At The Bouncy Brain, we believe in growth that honors how different minds actually work, no forcing square pegs into round holes.

We create spaces where authenticity and productivity can coexist. Because when we build systems FOR neurodivergent minds instead of around them, everyone benefits.

Meet The Bouncy Brain - where neurodivergent brilliance meets systemic change.Started from my own experience of being re...
08/21/2025

Meet The Bouncy Brain - where neurodivergent brilliance meets systemic change.

Started from my own experience of being repeatedly rejected from jobs despite qualifications, TBB has evolved into something bigger: reshaping hiring systems so neurodivergent talent can actually be seen and valued.

We work on two fronts - helping businesses unlock the 30% of qualified neurodivergent candidates they are missing, while creating digital tools and safe community spaces for neurodivergent individuals to thrive.

Because real inclusion means changing both inner and outer worlds.

Part of the Understanding Neurodivergence series ✨The difference that changed how I understand my brain 🧠- Hyperfixation...
08/13/2025

Part of the Understanding Neurodivergence series ✨

The difference that changed how I understand my brain 🧠
- Hyperfixations = intense but temporary
(hello, 72-hour pharmocology deep dive)
- Special interests = lasting joy and meaning

Both are beautiful expressions of neurodivergent minds and neither needs fixing.

Learning to show up authentically as a neurodivergent therapist-in-training. For years, I thought "professional" meant h...
08/13/2025

Learning to show up authentically as a neurodivergent therapist-in-training. For years, I thought "professional" meant hiding every autistic trait. The exhaustion was real. Now I am discovering: authentic presence creates safer spaces than perfect neutrality.

Autistic burnout is not just about "being tired." It is when the skills you have always counted on suddenly feel impossi...
08/13/2025

Autistic burnout is not just about "being tired." It is when the skills you have always counted on suddenly feel impossible. Words will not come. Basic tasks feel overwhelming. You are not lazy; it is neurological overload.

Pardon the interruption, folks! Introducing The Bouncy Brain 2.0 ✨Did you know an estimate of 30% of neurodivergent adul...
08/13/2025

Pardon the interruption, folks! Introducing The Bouncy Brain 2.0 ✨

Did you know an estimate of 30% of neurodivergent adults are unemployed despite being qualified? But the problem is not talent; it is access. That is why we are rebuilding systems to work WITH different minds, not against them.

Two excerpts from our founder's piece in the Salt Lake Tribune, where she reflects on neurodivergence in the workplace a...
07/02/2025

Two excerpts from our founder's piece in the Salt Lake Tribune, where she reflects on neurodivergence in the workplace and what meaningful inclusion looks like.

What would a workforce look like where neurodivergent individuals can flourish?Our founder leverages her personal experi...
07/02/2025

What would a workforce look like where neurodivergent individuals can flourish?

Our founder leverages her personal experience and expertise as a researcher to illuminate the obstacles to employment and the transformative power of overcoming them.

Access her thought-provoking article, originally published in the Salt Lake Tribune in May 2025, and explore the possibilities of a more inclusive future!
👉 thebouncybrain.com

Discover how Michael's courageous journey with a later-in-life diagnosis has sparked a powerful transformation, proving ...
06/26/2025

Discover how Michael's courageous journey with a later-in-life diagnosis has sparked a powerful transformation, proving that challenges can be catalysts for growth and empowerment.

Read his inspiring story on our blog!
👉 thebouncybrain.com/blog

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