The Cost of High Performance: Deconstructing the Cycle of Masking, RSD, and 2e Burnout
Tracks
Prince - In-Person Only
| Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| 2:45 PM - 3:05 PM |
| Prince |
Overview
Annie Crowe, NeuroAccess
Key Learnings
1. The 2e Paradox & Erasure: Understand how high cognitive potential masks access needs, leading to the systemic erasure of neurodivergent individuals who are deemed "too capable" to require support.
2. The Vulnerability Tax: Identify the hidden emotional and cognitive surcharge paid by 2e individuals to "prove" their struggles and navigate systems not designed for their neurotype.
3. Implementing Neuro-Neutrality: Learn to shift from "performance-based" support to a Neuro-Neutral framework where accommodations are a fundamental right rather than an earned reward for high achievers.