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Louis Chesney

Program Manager at RethinkCare

Louis Chesney is the Program Manager of Neurodiversity for RethinkCare, overseeing the day-to-day operations and expansion of RethinkCare’s neurodiversity course content and consultation approach. Before joining RethinkCare, Louis championed and led a hiring program for autistic adults at a global technology company. He continually aims to make a positive impact on those who are underserved. As an individual who experienced selective mutism first-hand, Louis inspires and actively contributes to the current work. He co-authored “ECHO: A Vocal Language Program for Easing Anxiety in Conversation,” a Plural Publishing book designed to help older children and teens needing social communication support.

Resources by Louis Chesney

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Helping Neurodivergent Kids and Adults Thrive at Home and Work

In recent years, the conversation around neurodiversity has shifted from being a niche topic to a growing cultural movement. At

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Psychological Richness: An Overlooked Path to Career Fulfillment

When people think about what makes a job worthwhile, they typically focus on two major dimensions: happiness and meaning. A

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How to Support Workplace Follow-Through: Start with Employee Values

In many workplaces, employees face a common yet deeply frustrating challenge: they know what needs to be done, but something

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A Neurodivergent Perspective on Thriving Amid Crisis

Uncertainty is part of everyday life. Climate change, economic instability, social unrest, and global conflict now shape the background noise

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ADHD Employment Support: Strategies for a Neurodiverse Workplace

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are valued contributors in the workforce, who bring sought-after skills to their employers: creativity, energy,

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Overcoming Pushback in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts

Workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) efforts have traditionally focused on race, gender, and ethnicity. However, true diversity also includes

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Exploring Your Authentic Self In The New Year

Discovering your authentic self can feel daunting, especially when so much of what we believe about ourselves is shaped by

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Future of Work: Why Companies Need a Neuro-inclusive Approach for 2025

As organizations continue to embrace diversity in all its forms, neurodiversity initiatives have gained increasing attention and investment. Despite the

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SHRM Inclusion 2024 Conference Takeaways: Advancing I&D in the Workplace

I had the pleasure of attending this year’s SHRM Inclusion conference as the Neurodiversity Program Manager at RethinkCare, where I

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How Inclusive Mindsets Can Help Build Inclusive Workplaces

When we think of neurodiversity initiatives, we usually refer to a small group of company leaders who steer specialized programs

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Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Actionable Strategies for Success

It is well understood that embracing neurodiversity in the workplace fosters inclusion and innovation. Recognizing this, it’s important to equip

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Beyond the Spectrum: Overlooked Autism & LGBTQ Intersection

In June as we celebrate the LGBTQ community, we also need to be aware of people that do not always

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Embracing Neurodiversity: 10 Inclusive Practices in Everyday Behavior

This article presents ten tips for creating and maintaining a culture of inclusivity in the workplace through everyday behaviors. It

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Understanding Cognitive Distortions in the Workplace

As we recognize the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month, a topic that does not get enough coverage, even though

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The Advantages of Hybrid, Flexible and Autonomous Work Arrangements

Businesses thrive when employees choose to do innovative work in collaborative spaces. This traditional view remains true despite two years

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Empowering Parents of Children with Support Needs Requires a Holistic Approach

Parents and caregivers of children with support needs are more likely than not to deal with frustrating experiences when navigating

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Workplace Belonging: Parenting & Caregiver Edition

To prepare future generations for a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel they belong, we must instill and strengthen

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Workplace Belonging: Continuing the Journey

In response to the positive feedback from readers of our last article, Workplace Belonging: A Journey Rather Than a Destination,

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Workplace Belonging: A Journey Rather Than a Destination

Employees who feel their organization is committed to and supportive of diversity and inclusion report better business outcomes in innovation,

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Neurodivergent Holiday Joy: Making the Season Work for You

The end-of-year holidays are often filled with excitement, but for many neurodivergent individuals, this season can bring significant stress. With

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Employers Take Note: Successful Work Teams Have Complementary Strengths and Weaknesses

Everyone compares themselves to others on social media as if society wants us to possess similar traits and characteristics. Our

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Languishing: The Hidden Struggle Against Our Mental Health

Now, well into the pandemic, it’s clear that many people are exhibiting signs of mental or financial distress. Even those