“Everything about Joy Carol Young’s keynote oozed professionalism, passion, knowledge, dedication, and a drive to inform, educate, and affect change. Joy presents analogies that stick. Her delivery allows you to soak up the information. We will definitely be engaging with Joy again.”
Kevin Baskerville, GM
Topland Inclusive Accessibility
“Joy Carol Young hit a home run at our senior HR leadership forum. We were grateful to learn from her and apply what she gave us in our respective companies. Joy is such a strong advocate for helping neurodistinct individuals thrive in all areas of their lives.”
Randy Hain, President
Serviam Partners
ORGANIZATIONS JOY HAS WORKED WITH
FALL 2026 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
for Leaders, PK-12 Teachers, and School Staff
Neurodiversity 101
What if the key to inclusion isn’t doing more, but doing differently? Build a neuroinclusive community through foundational vocabulary, brain basics, and sensory/social insights. Leave with practical methods and strategies that benefit everyone.
Curiosity Connects
What if a behavior you find puzzling is actually a message you haven’t yet learned to read? Experience communication through a new lens. Reinterpret what you see, shift how you respond, and strengthen the relationships at the heart of meaningful learning.
Expanding Understanding
What if you could learn things you never knew you never knew? Stimming, masking, spiky profiles, the double-empathy problem are all topics unlikely to be discussed, but they make a world of difference. Discover the power of blessings and practices that nourish well-being.
What People are Saying
“Joy delivered a short story and an impact across many lives that is long lasting. Inspiration, hope, understanding, and sense making. That’s the impact she’s had on my family. She helped me see the pieces of the of the jigsaw that I’m not sure I’d have ever spotted without her insights.”
“Joy has the incredible ability to explore and understand what a person needs to succeed and implement strategies to assure their success. Her passion, expertise, and vision were critical in transforming our people management practices.”
“Approachable, positive and collaborative, Joy creates a culture of teamwork and growth. She generously invests in others with genuine caring and discerning wisdom.”
Featured Podcasts & Interviews
Joy Carol Young has been featured on podcasts and educational platforms focused on neurodiversity, inclusive practices, school and workplace culture, and creating environments where individuals feel seen, understood, and supported.
Through these conversations, Joy shares practical strategies grounded in both research and lived experience, helping audiences better understand how connection shapes learning, engagement, and belonging.
The Neurodiversity Connection with Joy Young and Tim Yoder
- From North Fulton Business Radio - Host: John Ray
Breaking Barriers to Neurodiversity
- From Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins
Joy Young Part 1
- From Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Joy Young Part 2
- From Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Fostering a Neuroinclusive Workplace
- From Organization for Autism Research
Neurodiversity Around the World
- From Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
Joy Young, Global Neurodiversity Advisor, and Sean Young, Software Engineer
- From North Fulton Business Radio - Host: John Ray