Anima Mishra

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ABOUT ANIMA MISHRA

Neurodivergent Communication & Executive Function ExpertiseAutism • ADHD • Dyslexia • Gifted • Twice-Exceptional (2e) ProfilesSupporting neurodivergent individuals and organizations in understanding & managing differences in communication, cognition, and executive functioning & influence on education, collaboration, & workplace performance.🧠 Communication & Executive Function: For older children, teens & adults transitioning into workforce• Executive functioning strategy development for planning, organization, time management, & cognitive flexibility• Higher-level language skills including metalinguistic awareness, inferencing, perspective-taking, & narrative organization• Support for written expression, idea organization, & translating complex thoughts into clear communication• Support for complex language & learning profiles including hyperlexia, gestalt language processing, & social-pragmatic communication differences• Building metacognitive awareness so individuals understand how their brain processes language, learning, & information🤝 Organizational Consulting & Corporate Collaboration• Advising organizations seeking to better support neurodivergent professionals & create environments where diverse communication & thinking styles thrive• Consulting with leadership & HR teams on neurodiversity-informed workplace practices• Helping teams understand differences in communication processing, collaboration styles, & information organization• Developing frameworks that support productivity, clarity, & inclusive communication Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice• Strength-based, Trauma-informed & identity-affirming approaches• Sensory regulation & nervous system awareness• Building autonomy & self-advocacy Mentoring & Public Speaking• Speaker on autism, ADHD, executive functioning & complex neurodivergent learner profiles• Active member of Toastmasters, strengthening leadership communication & public speaking• Teaching & mentoring SLPs in neurodiversity-affirming speech-language practices EntrepreneurshipFounder, Walnut Early Supports — a digital therapy resource platform creating interactive tools for therapists, educators, and families supporting speech, language, and communication development.My work brings a communication science and neurodevelopment perspective to neurodiversity consulting.I work & collaborate with:• Families supporting neurodivergent learners• Organizations interested in neurodiversity-informed practices• Schools & educational institutions• Therapists & clinicians seeking mentorship