Stage and giant screen at 2026 IV International Autism Conference, showing Joy Carol Young profile photo in a black turtleneck and with a title of Keynote.

“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

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“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

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ORGANIZATIONS JOY HAS WORKED WITH

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Georgia Career Development Association (GCDA)
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Logo of Services in Asia for Family Education (SAFE)
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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.
— Joanne MacLeod, CEO
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.
— Jim Lane, Assistant Director
Approachable, positive and collaborative, Joy creates a culture of teamwork and growth. She generously invests in others with genuine caring and discerning wisdom.
— Dr. Catherine Graham, Department Chair

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
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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
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North Fulton Business Radio - Host: John Ray