Advancing Neurodivergent
Leaders
ASD Executive Consulting assists neurodivergent leaders excel in the workplace. Services include individual consultations as well as trainings for groups and organizations on understanding neurodivergence, the autism spectrum and implementing strategies to better support neurodivergent professionals. All services are provided by Dr. Gabriel Tornusciolo, a clinical and consulting psychologist.
About
Dr. Gabriel Tornusciolo has more than 30 years of experience as a psychologist, including leadership roles ranging from middle management to senior executive positions. His experience with neurodivergency began in the late 1990s when he led and developed programs for underserved teenagers and young adults. As a director at a university in the 2010s, he developed a passion for supporting neurodivergent professionals and leaders navigate workplace challenges. Recently, he transitioned away from a senior executive position to focus fully on helping neurodivergent leaders excel in the workplace as well as educate organizations on how to best support neurodivergent professionals.
Dr. Tornusciolo views neurodivergence as a natural variation in how individuals perceive the world, process information, and communicate with others.
These differences have led to significant contributions and innovations that have positively impacted communities globally. Simultaneously, neurodivergent individuals have encountered challenges in predominantly neurotypical work environments, where unwritten social norms and a high value on conformity can lead to confusion, exclusion, and stress.
The ideal is to foster workplaces that embrace each person's unique attributes, where true collaboration thrives and leads to progress rather than stagnation. Achieving this requires a mutual understanding on both sides of the equation and an increased representation of neurodivergent professionals in leadership positions. ASD Executive Consulting was established to help support these changes in the workplace.
“It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best.”
— W. Edwards Deming
Services
Individual Consultations*: Dr. Tornusciolo carefully reviews his clients' current workplace challenges, ensuring that each client’s unique qualities and circumstances are considered. During consultations, he highlights individual strengths, identifies areas for further development and support, and develops tailored strategies. Importantly, clients assist in the design of these strategies for both practical and inclusive reasons.
Exploring leadership principles and practices while gaining insight into the common needs and expectations of neurotypical team members.
Creating and maintaining effective, collaborative teams.
Navigating change in the workplace.
Enhancing communication skills and workplace relationships.
Delegating effectively and empowering colleagues with the autonomy to succeed.
Managing sensory issues in the workplace.
Topics addressed during prior consultations have included:
Addressing and resolving conflicts with supervisors.
Managing conflict between team members.
Problem solving from a broad perspective, while being attentive to, but not stalled by, relevant details.
Actively listening to employee concerns while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Developing a broad plan to optimize performance and manage work-related stress.
* Dr. Tornusciolo can provide secure video consultations in most states in the continental USA. However, he cannot provide consultation services to persons in California, Oregon, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Louisiana, Montana, and Iowa.
Organizational Consultations:
Dr. Tornusciolo offers training and consultation to organizations on leadership, neurodivergence, autism spectrum awareness, and strategies to support neurodivergent professionals. These services are tailored to meet the unique needs and priorities of individuals, groups, or organizations.
Examples of training topics include:
Ten Reasons Why Business Leaders Should Understand the Autism Spectrum
Business leaders today face the dual challenge of attracting top talent while improving employee retention. With the growing presence of autistic professionals in the workforce, it’s crucial for business leaders to recognize the value of this talent pool, understand the nuances of the autism spectrum, and create an inclusive workplace for all employees. This training is designed to offer an overview of these essential topics.
Effective Leadership; Key Principles and Skills
This pragmatic training provides an overview of core leadership principles and skills, with a focus on the unique strengths and potential learning opportunities for professionals on the autism spectrum. The applications of these principles are examined in relation to the common needs and wants experienced by employees, including supportive team membership, emotional and psychological safety, effective communication, suitable predictability and control, as well as mentoring and career advancement.
Autism in the Workplace: A Guide for HR Professionals
In this training a variety of topics are reviewed to ensure an understanding of the autism spectrum difference in the workplace. Key areas include an overview of autism, common strengths of employees on the spectrum, strategies for developing an inclusive hiring and onboarding process, educating supervisors about autism, and providing reasonable accommodations.
Best Practices for Supporting Colleagues on the Autism Spectrum
This training offers an overview of autism, highlights effective communication strategies, promotes positive social interactions, and emphasizes the value of recognizing the strengths and contributions of colleagues on the autism spectrum.
Questions & Answers
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Individual consulting services are provided to executives, advanced managers, academics, and other working professionals who are neurodivergent, autistic, or identify as having Asperger’s syndrome. Organizational consulting services are for organizations seeking to further support and advance their neurodivergent workforce.
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Consulting services provide expert advice and guidance to individuals or organizations to help them solve problems, improve performance, or achieve goals in specific areas such as workplace dynamics, leadership or organizational development. In the context of psychology, it typically involves a psychologist using their expertise to advise others on interpersonal or organizational issues.
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The typical fee for an individual consultation is $250.00. Fees for organizational consultations and trainings vary – please contact ASD Executive Consulting for further information.
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Once services begin, you'll have access to an online scheduling calendar to easily book appointments. Contact Dr. Tornusciolo to schedule your initial appointment.