Workplace Neurodiversity Q&A | Shared Language

Question 1

Is Shared Language a diagnostic tool?

Accepted Answer

No — and that's by design. Shared Language is a nonclinical tool. We never diagnose, label, or assume why someone behaves a certain way. We offer possibilities: plausible contexts behind a behavior, practical ways to support, and better questions to ask. The goal is understanding the behavior before judging the person.

Question 2

Who is Shared Language for?

Accepted Answer

Anyone on either side of a misunderstanding: managers and HR teams, employees looking for language for their own experiences, educators, and families. You don't need any diagnosis — yours or anyone else's — to use it.

Question 3

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. Every tool and material on this site is free, for individuals and for schools. Organizations that want workshops or hands-on support can work with us directly, and that work funds the free side.

Question 4

How is Shared Language funded?

Accepted Answer

Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and paid organizational workshops. We never sell data and we never run ads. One honest impact report a year shows where the money went.

Question 5

Can I use these materials in my company, school, or classroom?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please do — that is what they are for. Everything is free to use and share for noncommercial purposes with attribution. If you want help rolling it out, ask us about workshops.

Question 6

What happens to what I type into the AI translator?

Accepted Answer

It is sent to the AI to generate a response and is not stored by us afterwards. No account, no history, no profile. Avoid including names or details that could identify a specific person.