The Leading Edge is dedicated to creating a seamless Kindergarten to Workforce pathway for those who are neurodivergent by empowering them and the organizations they serve.
THE FUTURE WE WANT TO CREATE:
By providing cutting edge professional development and consulting services, our mission is to empower people who are neurodivergent by providing our clients with the tools, techniques and training they need to create inclusive work environments based on Universal Design Principles. Our services are designed to aid these organizations create environments that both attract and retain neurodivergent employees.
WHAT GUIDES OUR WORK:
EQUITY: We promote equity in the workplace by providing the very best in professional development and consulting services that work to uplift every employee so that all may reach their full potential.
ACCESSIBLE: We work to help our clients create workspaces that are accessible to all based on Universal Design Principles, removing barriers to empower individuals who are neurodivergent.
EXCELLENCE: We provide the very best in professional development and consulting services through rigorous training and curriculum rooted in best practices. Our innovative approach combines evidence-based instruction with universal design principles that create the most inclusive environments.
EMPOWERMENT: We empower individuals who are neurodivergent by aiding their organizations in nurturing their strengths and passions, instilling confidence, and providing the tools and support needed to achieve their full potential. Our goal is to break down barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future and to uplift the capability of all of our clients through authentic neurodiversity inclusion.
Company Information:
The Leading Edge was founded in 2023 in conjunction with its partner organization, The Dyslexic Edge, a non-profit that has provided reading intervention and STEM enrichment to students in the Washington, DC region since 2016.
Inspired by the experience she had with her own daughter who has Dyslexia and ADHD, the founder and CEO, Krista K. Gauthier, created these organizations to help ALL people who are neurodivergent reach their full potential. Employing her over 20 years of experience in consulting, curriculum development, and non-profit management, Krista built these two organizations to not only help those individuals but to also assist companies, agencies, and schools navigate the world of neurodiversity.
How we work:
We meet with our clients to assess the organization’s needs and goals. We then work closely to design and implement a customized statement of work. Together we will develop a plan to build a workforce culture that embraces different ways of thinking, interacting, and working.
