Neuro-affirming education that turns care into practice.
We help individuals, schools, workplaces, and communities communicate with dignity and build supports that reduce burnout.
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Dr. Adam R. “Dutch” Hazlett
Author | Fulbright Specialist | Professor | Neurodiversity Advocate | Keynote Speaker
Dr. Adam R. “Dutch” Hazlett is a nationally recognized neurodiversity advocate, author, keynote speaker, and tenured humanities professor at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan. A diagnosed autistic adult, he combines nearly three decades of teaching experience with lived experience to advance neuro-affirming education, disability inclusion, and compassionate leadership.
Holding two master's degrees, a doctorate in humanities, and professional certifications from the University of Michigan and Florida State University, Dr. Hazlett has presented his research at leading institutions, including Yale University and the University of Michigan. As a Fulbright Specialist, he has also contributed internationally to inclusive education and cultural understanding.
He is the founder and Executive Director of the Humanities 101 Foundation, an autistic-led nonprofit, and holds leadership positions with Self-Advocates of Michigan and the Neurodiversity Coalition of America.
Creator of the PB&J Framework (Predictability, Balance, and Joy) and author of the forthcoming Raising Autistic Boys Into Kind, Confident Men, Dr. Hazlett champions neurodiversity, compassionate parenting, inclusive education, and authentic belonging.
WHAT CHANGES WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER
Clearer communication across neurotypes
Less shame, less masking pressure, more belonging
Micro-accommodations people actually use
Training and messaging that stay consistent after the workshop ends
A calmer, more human experience of school, work, and community life
WHO WE WORK WITH
We collaborate with people who are trying to do good work and want to do it with clarity and care, including:
Colleges and universities
K to 12 schools and districts
Employers and HR teams
Nonprofits and community organizations
Libraries, public programs, and local initiatives
Small teams and large systems
WHAT WE DO
Keynotes, Training, & Workshops
Neuro-affirming professional development that moves from values to practical habits, delivered in collaboration with public and private institutions, large and small.
Keynotes, staff trainings, PD days, community conversations, parent and individual neuro-affirming coaching.
NACHOS and Public Education
Podcast episodes, videos, talks, resource explainers
Storytelling that translates research and lived experience into language people can use right away
Writing, Research, and Tools
Public scholarship that makes neuro-affirming ideas accessible, human, and shareable.
The Humanities 101 Foundation was founded by and for autistic individuals.
Our mission is to normalize neurodivergence in all of its forms. We focus on autism and neurodivergent outreach and education with workshops and community discussions. We believe that there is no such thing as “Normal.” We also seek to provide support and provide resources to autists, their families, and their communities. We believe that access and belonging leads to a stronger community.
Let’s Keep In Touch
Interested in elevating your team’s capabilities? Reach out for a complimentary consultation and discover how our tailored solutions can fit your goals.
Doc out in the community spreading the word on neuroaffirmation
Doc speaking at the US Embassy American Corner in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.