How Apprenticeships Support Neurodiverse Hiring and Workforce Development
There’s one approach to neurodiverse hiring that has not received much notice in the United States: apprenticeships. Data from the United Kingdom (UK)(HM Government, 2020), where renewed interest in apprenticeships has spurred relevant research, indicates that 89% of...
Stereotypes in Neurodivergent Hiring: When “Exceptional” Becomes the Expectation
For all the acceptance that neurodivergence has been receiving, including workplace initiatives to recruit and train neurodivergent talent, we still have a long way to go to achieve equity and full inclusion. Stereotypes still shape hiring patterns, and too many...
A Dozen Quotes of Appreciation For Teachers
One thing I often stress in my programs is the importance of making sure the people we work with know they are appreciated. Teachers make a difference every day. They educate, inspire, guide, counsel, encourage, and help students take the next step. These quotes were...