172 - Inclusion Starts With Curiosity, Not Judgment with Jane Singleton

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with executive coach and neurodiversity advocate Jane Singleton to explore what inclusion really looks like in everyday life. Jane reframes inclusion as a behavior rooted in curiosity rather than judgment and challenges listeners to ask better questions before making assumptions. Together, they unpack stigma, invisible disabilities, anxiety, and the importance of normalizing different ways of thinking, communicating, and regulating. From parenting and education to workplaces and leadership, this conversation offers practical insights on how empathy, flexibility, and honoring individual needs can help build environments where neurodivergent people truly belong.

Key Takeaways:

Curiosity First - Inclusion begins when we ask more questions than we make judgments about others’ behavior.

Normalize Differences - Behaviors tied to neurodiversity need explanation and normalization, not silence or stigma.

Kids Lead Inclusion - Children often model empathy and curiosity better than adults when differences are explained.

Honor Non-Negotiables - Parents and caregivers must recognize and communicate their own emotional and sensory limits.

Systems Matter - True inclusion requires brain-friendly systems, not just good intentions or labels.

Jane Singleton’s definition of inclusion:

Inclusion is choosing curiosity over judgment and sharing information in ways that work for different minds.

Jane Singleton’s Bio:

Jane Singleton is an experienced educational leader, learning specialist, and ICF-certified executive coach with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals with diverse cognitive and emotional profiles. As the founder of Launchpad for Life, LLC, Jane helps individuals, teams and organizations navigate neurodiversity with purpose, so they develop sustainable habits that support personal and professional growth.

She has designed and led programs across a wide range of diverse organizations, developing inclusive policies and systems that enhance collaboration and communication. Jane also delivers customized workshops on topics such as cognitive efficiency and time management, neuroinclusive communication strategies, universal design for learning, resilience and internal motivation, and clarity-driven decision-making models.

Connect with Jane Singleton:

Website: https://www.launchpadforlife.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564866125675

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchpadforlife/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janesingleton/

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