February 2026 Sustaining Success
From Neurodiverse Inclusive Solutions
When Success Removes Structure
We often treat achievement as proof that support is no longer needed. A promotion. A completed milestone. Sustained high performance. Many neurodivergent professionals perform exceptionally well when expectations are clear and direction is defined. Assigned tasks, measurable goals, visible progress. Structure creates momentum.
Then the goal is reached. Direction becomes implied instead of written. Tasks are no longer clearly assigned. Performance shifts from execution to navigation. The work has not necessarily become harder. It has become less defined. For many autistic adults, that transition increases cognitive load. What once felt clear now requires constant interpretation. This month’s featured article explores this pattern and why sustainable performance requires ongoing structure, not just early-career support.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary is now live with scheduled groups. Sanctuary is a structured, low-pressure space designed for neurodivergent adults who benefit from predictability and clear boundaries. Groups run on a recurring schedule to support consistency, regulation, and connection. We have also launched the Neurodiverse Inclusive Solutions Minecraft server as part of this structured community environment. It provides a defined digital space for creativity and social engagement without the ambiguity that often comes with unstructured online spaces.
Ongoing Mall Conversations
We have continued conversations with the Salem Center Mall regarding long-term space for structured programming. Recent discussions have been productive, and there appears to be genuine interest in exploring how a dedicated, sensory-aware environment could serve the broader community.
While no final agreements are in place, the dialogue remains active and encouraging. We are continuing to explore feasibility, structure, and alignment to ensure that any future space reflects our core focus on clarity, sustainability, and inclusive design.
Become a Member
If you are not ready to commit long term, your first month is free. Membership provides access to scheduled groups, structured community spaces, and ongoing programming designed around clarity and sustainability. The goal is not constant activity. The goal is stable, predictable connection.
Support the Work
If this work resonates with you but membership is not the right fit, there is also a direct support option available. Your support helps expand structured programming, community access, and sustainable infrastructure for neurodivergent adults.
About NeuroDiverse Inclusive Solutions
NeuroDiverse Inclusive Solutions was created to confront the uncomfortable truths that still shape how we talk about autism. Too many public conversations are built on fear—fear of labels, fear of difference, fear of what inclusion really means. That fear turns into policies that don’t work, services that miss the mark, and environments where autistic people are expected to change who they are just to get support.
We exist to flip that script.
Our work is grounded in three things: lived experience, research-informed practices, and real-world results. We support autistic and otherwise neurodivergent adults in navigating work, communication, identity, and burnout. And we train employers, educators, and caregivers to do the same—without relying on outdated labels or assumptions about what autism should look like.
Whether you’re hiring your first neurodivergent employee, mentoring someone who’s been masking for years, or trying to create a culture of real inclusion, we help you do it with honesty, clarity, and respect.
We’re not here to make people more “palatable.” We’re here to make environments more equitable.
Meet Our Founder: Dan Dickinson Sr.
Dan Dickinson Sr. is an autistic professional, corporate veteran, and neurodiversity advocate with over 20 years of experience in change management and employee development. As the Founder and Program Director of NDIS, Dan leads with lived experience, professional insight, and a no-fluff approach to inclusion that actually works. He specializes in training business leaders, mentoring neurodivergent adults, and building environments where people don’t have to mask to succeed.