How the Law Supports a Neurodiverse Workplace There are countless reasons why it’s a good idea to create more neurodivergent-friendly workplaces. Research has proven that a neurodiverse workforce increases productivity and gives businesses a creative cutting edge by harnessing the entire spectrum of [...]
Diversity of thought may be silently lurking – Give it a voice A common excuse I hear against creating a more diverse workplace is that it is simply more work. However, this is true whether we are talking about culture and gender diversity or neurodiversity in the workplace. When we have different i [...]
Ask any non-profit, and they will tell you — one of their biggest challenges is recruiting and retaining a dedicated team of volunteers. Between limited resources for recruitment campaigns, the time constraints of your volunteers, burnout, personality differences, and on and on… it can be hard to fi [...]
Mary, an Intensive Care nurse in the UK, is exceptional at identifying problems and formulating protocols to solve them. And she has a secret. She was diagnosed with Autism in her last year of nursing school. Like most nurses, her dream is to help patients and improve their lives. This diagnosis cha [...]
Real-life stories of neurodivergent individuals In working with neurodivergent people, it’s important to remember what value they bring to the table. When it comes to their value, long held stereotypes need to be identified and eliminated. No one wants to be undermined or viewed as less-than because [...]