Ludmila Praslova PhD
@ludmilapraslovaphd.bsky.social
Award-Winning Author, The Canary Code, and Neurodiversity Champion. Autistic. Swimmer. Writer. Psychologist.
Most #humans are intuitively attracted to the idea of #dignity.
We also tend to misinterpret it.
We have confused it with earned respect, with charity, winning, and wealth.
But it is inherent in us. We are born with it.
#psychology #ethics #values
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We also tend to misinterpret it.
We have confused it with earned respect, with charity, winning, and wealth.
But it is inherent in us. We are born with it.
#psychology #ethics #values
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
What We Get Wrong About Human Dignity
Your worth can't be earned, trained, or negotiated. It arrived into the world with you. The question is, what happens to it after that?
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February 11, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Most #humans are intuitively attracted to the idea of #dignity.
We also tend to misinterpret it.
We have confused it with earned respect, with charity, winning, and wealth.
But it is inherent in us. We are born with it.
#psychology #ethics #values
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
We also tend to misinterpret it.
We have confused it with earned respect, with charity, winning, and wealth.
But it is inherent in us. We are born with it.
#psychology #ethics #values
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
Joy is not a luxury saved for when life finally calms down.
It’s one of the little necessities that protect our humanity even when - especially when - everything is on fire.
My newest for Psychology Today
#joy #psychology #happines #stress #wellbeing
Joy is not a luxury saved for when life finally calms down.
It’s one of the little necessities that protect our humanity even when - especially when - everything is on fire.
My newest for Psychology Today
#joy #psychology #happines #stress #wellbeing
Life Is Hard, Savor Your Joy Anyway
Joy does not require that your life be going well. It is small, local, and surprisingly unfussy. It asks only that you notice, briefly, that something is good.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Joy is not a luxury saved for when life finally calms down.
It’s one of the little necessities that protect our humanity even when - especially when - everything is on fire.
My newest for Psychology Today
#joy #psychology #happines #stress #wellbeing
Joy is not a luxury saved for when life finally calms down.
It’s one of the little necessities that protect our humanity even when - especially when - everything is on fire.
My newest for Psychology Today
#joy #psychology #happines #stress #wellbeing
Non-autistic generosity plummets with social distance. #Autistic #generosity declines much less. Hot take: Non-autistic people have an in-group #bias problem. #neurodiversity www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
December 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Non-autistic generosity plummets with social distance. #Autistic #generosity declines much less. Hot take: Non-autistic people have an in-group #bias problem. #neurodiversity www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
Do we have the bandwidth to guess someone's meaning?
Decode hints? Manage subtext?
Just say the thing.
Direct communication is clear communication.
Facts are facts. Clarity is caring.
And the sooner that fly it up, the better.
#neurodiversity #communication #autistic #dignity #ActuallyAutistic
Decode hints? Manage subtext?
Just say the thing.
Direct communication is clear communication.
Facts are facts. Clarity is caring.
And the sooner that fly it up, the better.
#neurodiversity #communication #autistic #dignity #ActuallyAutistic
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Do we have the bandwidth to guess someone's meaning?
Decode hints? Manage subtext?
Just say the thing.
Direct communication is clear communication.
Facts are facts. Clarity is caring.
And the sooner that fly it up, the better.
#neurodiversity #communication #autistic #dignity #ActuallyAutistic
Decode hints? Manage subtext?
Just say the thing.
Direct communication is clear communication.
Facts are facts. Clarity is caring.
And the sooner that fly it up, the better.
#neurodiversity #communication #autistic #dignity #ActuallyAutistic
So I've been named among the 5 people who are the new wave of #management thinking.
Perhaps the world is more ready to listen to the canary in the coal mine than it has ever been?
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#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #leadership #HR
Perhaps the world is more ready to listen to the canary in the coal mine than it has ever been?
Free registration required www.managementtoday.co.uk/next-wave-gr...
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #leadership #HR
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
So I've been named among the 5 people who are the new wave of #management thinking.
Perhaps the world is more ready to listen to the canary in the coal mine than it has ever been?
Free registration required www.managementtoday.co.uk/next-wave-gr...
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #leadership #HR
Perhaps the world is more ready to listen to the canary in the coal mine than it has ever been?
Free registration required www.managementtoday.co.uk/next-wave-gr...
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #leadership #HR
#Neurodivergence can be a non-apparent or apparent #disability - or not a disability.
But the checkbox #culture demands clear-cut “boxes” for who is and is not disabled.
Forcing us into artificial categories causes real pain.
#neurodiversity #work #human
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But the checkbox #culture demands clear-cut “boxes” for who is and is not disabled.
Forcing us into artificial categories causes real pain.
#neurodiversity #work #human
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November 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
#Neurodivergence can be a non-apparent or apparent #disability - or not a disability.
But the checkbox #culture demands clear-cut “boxes” for who is and is not disabled.
Forcing us into artificial categories causes real pain.
#neurodiversity #work #human
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
But the checkbox #culture demands clear-cut “boxes” for who is and is not disabled.
Forcing us into artificial categories causes real pain.
#neurodiversity #work #human
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
We are not "unfeeling robots." The #autistic "empathy deficit" assumption might largely stem from inadequate #research and measurement. #empathy #autism #psychology #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
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September 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We are not "unfeeling robots." The #autistic "empathy deficit" assumption might largely stem from inadequate #research and measurement. #empathy #autism #psychology #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
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After talking about improving schools for neurodivergent students (and everyone) in a woefully inadequate 5 minute radio spot, I had to write this. #Education can be much better. Creating environments that work for #neurodivergent #students benefits everyone.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
After talking about improving schools for neurodivergent students (and everyone) in a woefully inadequate 5 minute radio spot, I had to write this. #Education can be much better. Creating environments that work for #neurodivergent #students benefits everyone.
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New study: Schools place double emotional burdens on #neurodivergent #students. The problem is the environment, not the student.
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#neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Education #learning #dignity #autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #depression #anxiety #school #stress #emotion
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#neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Education #learning #dignity #autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #depression #anxiety #school #stress #emotion
July 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM
New study: Schools place double emotional burdens on #neurodivergent #students. The problem is the environment, not the student.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
#neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Education #learning #dignity #autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #depression #anxiety #school #stress #emotion
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#neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Education #learning #dignity #autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #depression #anxiety #school #stress #emotion
Autistic joy can be exquisite. Intense. Glorious. ♾✨💜
A study shows that #autistic traits - passionate interests, repeated activities, intense focus, - aren't symptoms to suppress or "fix." They're sources of deep #joy and #happiness. #neurodiversity www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
A study shows that #autistic traits - passionate interests, repeated activities, intense focus, - aren't symptoms to suppress or "fix." They're sources of deep #joy and #happiness. #neurodiversity www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
June 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Autistic joy can be exquisite. Intense. Glorious. ♾✨💜
A study shows that #autistic traits - passionate interests, repeated activities, intense focus, - aren't symptoms to suppress or "fix." They're sources of deep #joy and #happiness. #neurodiversity www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
A study shows that #autistic traits - passionate interests, repeated activities, intense focus, - aren't symptoms to suppress or "fix." They're sources of deep #joy and #happiness. #neurodiversity www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
Are you trying to say the right thing but are confused by #neurodivergent vs. #neurodiverse? To cap off the #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek - a present for allies.
This article is here to help - check out the definitions and examples of use! #Language www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
This article is here to help - check out the definitions and examples of use! #Language www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
March 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Are you trying to say the right thing but are confused by #neurodivergent vs. #neurodiverse? To cap off the #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek - a present for allies.
This article is here to help - check out the definitions and examples of use! #Language www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
This article is here to help - check out the definitions and examples of use! #Language www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
I believe in the importance of #merit.
And that is why I advocate for #inclusion.
What I really want is #fairness, and it requires both. By using valid measurement, eliminating bias, and being honest with ourselves about just how level our playing field is, we can create fair #work. #leadership #DEI
And that is why I advocate for #inclusion.
What I really want is #fairness, and it requires both. By using valid measurement, eliminating bias, and being honest with ourselves about just how level our playing field is, we can create fair #work. #leadership #DEI
February 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I believe in the importance of #merit.
And that is why I advocate for #inclusion.
What I really want is #fairness, and it requires both. By using valid measurement, eliminating bias, and being honest with ourselves about just how level our playing field is, we can create fair #work. #leadership #DEI
And that is why I advocate for #inclusion.
What I really want is #fairness, and it requires both. By using valid measurement, eliminating bias, and being honest with ourselves about just how level our playing field is, we can create fair #work. #leadership #DEI
Can there be #neuroinclusive #education when #neurodivergent #teachers are excluded?
Too often, the needs of neurodivergent educators and their very existence are overlooked.
Let's redesign #schools with neurodivergent voices. #neurodiversity #inclusion #hr
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Too often, the needs of neurodivergent educators and their very existence are overlooked.
Let's redesign #schools with neurodivergent voices. #neurodiversity #inclusion #hr
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
January 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Can there be #neuroinclusive #education when #neurodivergent #teachers are excluded?
Too often, the needs of neurodivergent educators and their very existence are overlooked.
Let's redesign #schools with neurodivergent voices. #neurodiversity #inclusion #hr
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
Too often, the needs of neurodivergent educators and their very existence are overlooked.
Let's redesign #schools with neurodivergent voices. #neurodiversity #inclusion #hr
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
For me, 2024 was the year of the Canary. The sentinel species warning of #toxic air.🐥☣ And 2025 will be the year of the Canary.
Until every voice is heard & everyone has a life that does not hurt.
This is for every #canary, for every agent of positive change. 💛 #inclusion #neurodiversity #Autistic
Until every voice is heard & everyone has a life that does not hurt.
This is for every #canary, for every agent of positive change. 💛 #inclusion #neurodiversity #Autistic
December 27, 2024 at 7:51 PM
For me, 2024 was the year of the Canary. The sentinel species warning of #toxic air.🐥☣ And 2025 will be the year of the Canary.
Until every voice is heard & everyone has a life that does not hurt.
This is for every #canary, for every agent of positive change. 💛 #inclusion #neurodiversity #Autistic
Until every voice is heard & everyone has a life that does not hurt.
This is for every #canary, for every agent of positive change. 💛 #inclusion #neurodiversity #Autistic
Wishing all a holiday season filled with warmth, rest, and spaces where everyone feels they have the right perch. ✨💛🐥 #Culture #neurodiversity #inclusion #dignity #MentalHealth #empathy
December 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Wishing all a holiday season filled with warmth, rest, and spaces where everyone feels they have the right perch. ✨💛🐥 #Culture #neurodiversity #inclusion #dignity #MentalHealth #empathy
#Neurodiversity is a feature of humanity.
Neurodivergence has powered #creativity and #innovation throughout human history.
It's not new. It is not an "epidemic."
It is a necessary feature of #humanity.
#Neurodivergent humans, famous and unknown, always created.
Neurodivergence is #human.
Neurodivergence has powered #creativity and #innovation throughout human history.
It's not new. It is not an "epidemic."
It is a necessary feature of #humanity.
#Neurodivergent humans, famous and unknown, always created.
Neurodivergence is #human.
December 21, 2024 at 7:36 PM
#Neurodiversity is a feature of humanity.
Neurodivergence has powered #creativity and #innovation throughout human history.
It's not new. It is not an "epidemic."
It is a necessary feature of #humanity.
#Neurodivergent humans, famous and unknown, always created.
Neurodivergence is #human.
Neurodivergence has powered #creativity and #innovation throughout human history.
It's not new. It is not an "epidemic."
It is a necessary feature of #humanity.
#Neurodivergent humans, famous and unknown, always created.
Neurodivergence is #human.
"The Most Gifted" 🎁🎁🎁
I didn’t even know Amazon had a "Most Gifted" category—but wow, OK, I will take it!
#Presents for readers and a nice little holiday surprise for me!💖✨🎇 May your holidays be full of #joy, hope, and good #books! ✨📚🎁 #neurodiversity #HumanResources #MentalHealth #gifts #inclusion
I didn’t even know Amazon had a "Most Gifted" category—but wow, OK, I will take it!
#Presents for readers and a nice little holiday surprise for me!💖✨🎇 May your holidays be full of #joy, hope, and good #books! ✨📚🎁 #neurodiversity #HumanResources #MentalHealth #gifts #inclusion
December 21, 2024 at 6:29 PM
"The Most Gifted" 🎁🎁🎁
I didn’t even know Amazon had a "Most Gifted" category—but wow, OK, I will take it!
#Presents for readers and a nice little holiday surprise for me!💖✨🎇 May your holidays be full of #joy, hope, and good #books! ✨📚🎁 #neurodiversity #HumanResources #MentalHealth #gifts #inclusion
I didn’t even know Amazon had a "Most Gifted" category—but wow, OK, I will take it!
#Presents for readers and a nice little holiday surprise for me!💖✨🎇 May your holidays be full of #joy, hope, and good #books! ✨📚🎁 #neurodiversity #HumanResources #MentalHealth #gifts #inclusion
“It’s all in your head. A bit of walking can’t do you harm.”
But with #LongCOVID, it can.
“So, are you better yet?”
Please, just don’t.
Instead of much-needed #empathy, we often encounter the skepticism and unintentional or even intentional #cruelty. www.fastcompany.com/91245084/5-t...
But with #LongCOVID, it can.
“So, are you better yet?”
Please, just don’t.
Instead of much-needed #empathy, we often encounter the skepticism and unintentional or even intentional #cruelty. www.fastcompany.com/91245084/5-t...
December 20, 2024 at 1:26 AM
“It’s all in your head. A bit of walking can’t do you harm.”
But with #LongCOVID, it can.
“So, are you better yet?”
Please, just don’t.
Instead of much-needed #empathy, we often encounter the skepticism and unintentional or even intentional #cruelty. www.fastcompany.com/91245084/5-t...
But with #LongCOVID, it can.
“So, are you better yet?”
Please, just don’t.
Instead of much-needed #empathy, we often encounter the skepticism and unintentional or even intentional #cruelty. www.fastcompany.com/91245084/5-t...
"I am fine." "I am fine." "I am fine."
Are we, really? #Masking is learned early and can come from generational #trauma. Check out my newest article. #MentalHealth #psychology www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
Are we, really? #Masking is learned early and can come from generational #trauma. Check out my newest article. #MentalHealth #psychology www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
December 16, 2024 at 7:58 PM
"I am fine." "I am fine." "I am fine."
Are we, really? #Masking is learned early and can come from generational #trauma. Check out my newest article. #MentalHealth #psychology www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
Are we, really? #Masking is learned early and can come from generational #trauma. Check out my newest article. #MentalHealth #psychology www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
Welcoming all talent requires systemic #inclusion that considers #intersectionality, comprehensively addresses all barriers, and embeds inclusion in all #talent processes and decision-making mechanisms. hbr.org/2022/06/an-i...
An Intersectional Approach to Inclusion at Work
Solving the problem of autism exclusion at work can help solve other inclusion and well-being problems — and inform the future of work. The author proposes six evidence-based principles that can suppo...
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December 9, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Welcoming all talent requires systemic #inclusion that considers #intersectionality, comprehensively addresses all barriers, and embeds inclusion in all #talent processes and decision-making mechanisms. hbr.org/2022/06/an-i...
Adult #bullying in the #workplace includes a wide range of behaviors, including emotional abuse that can be hard to detect. Solutions must be #systemic. #PsychologicalSafety systems.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-different/202212/workplace-bullying-types-intervention-prevention
Workplace Bullying: Types, Intervention, Prevention
Organizations are systems, and bullying prevention mechanisms should be built into these systems.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Adult #bullying in the #workplace includes a wide range of behaviors, including emotional abuse that can be hard to detect. Solutions must be #systemic. #PsychologicalSafety systems.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-different/202212/workplace-bullying-types-intervention-prevention
#Holidays come with pressure to fit in and to be "happy" in ways prescribed by #culture or tradition. But what if all you feel are #stress and pressure? Have a holiday your way. #happiness
December 8, 2024 at 6:12 PM
#Holidays come with pressure to fit in and to be "happy" in ways prescribed by #culture or tradition. But what if all you feel are #stress and pressure? Have a holiday your way. #happiness
#Disability discomfort? That I can understand. But it should not turn into #discrimination. My newest article. www.fastcompany.com/91240638/how...
How to stop tiptoeing around disability at work
Feeling awkward around disability doesn’t make you a bad person. What’s not okay is letting that stop you from treating someone with respect.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:25 PM
#Disability discomfort? That I can understand. But it should not turn into #discrimination. My newest article. www.fastcompany.com/91240638/how...
I struggled as a (very) late-identified #autistic. A big part of it was disbelief from others. And deciding what is best for me in the next step. So I wrote this. #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #ActullyAutistic www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
December 4, 2024 at 6:56 PM
I struggled as a (very) late-identified #autistic. A big part of it was disbelief from others. And deciding what is best for me in the next step. So I wrote this. #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #ActullyAutistic www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/posi...
Oh, and face-to-face interaction drops by 70% and sick days increase by 62%. But otherwise, open offices are the best! #neurodiversity #HumanResources #inclusion #disability #RTO #OpenOfficehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-different/202411/why-open-offices-dont-work
December 3, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Oh, and face-to-face interaction drops by 70% and sick days increase by 62%. But otherwise, open offices are the best! #neurodiversity #HumanResources #inclusion #disability #RTO #OpenOfficehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-different/202411/why-open-offices-dont-work