Charles Kettering once said: “Knowing is not understanding… you can know a lot about something and not really understand it.” This is an important distinction when it comes to neurodiversity because knowing about neurodivergence is not enough, it needs to be truly understood in order for there to be real representation, empathy and inclusion in the workplace.
Read More 》Education and Learning Neurodiversity
Education makes up the foundation of modern society. From our earliest years right through to secondary school, sixth form and – if chosen – higher education, learning is a continual and ongoing process. It is our education which enables us to act as informed moral citizens who are curious about the world around us and eager to grow and succeed in the future.
Read More 》In matters of workplace diversity and innovation, neuro-inclusivity is often overlooked or forgotten. For those not familiar with the term, neuro-inclusivity refers to a workplace where employees with a range of neurological differences are accepted and integrated into daily working life.
Read More 》Work teams are at their best when everyone feels comfortable. Making your workplace more inclusive is a great and important way of empowering your employees so that everyone feels comfortable and able to work at their best.
Read More 》Creativity is often perceived as an elusive property, having to be “summoned” or being deemed impossible to “conjure”…
Read More 》ADHD (Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurological difference which is frequently misunderstood. People even use the term, incorrectly, as shorthand for wild or disruptive behavior. The language we use matters, and this flippant misapplication of ADHD can lead to damaging and inaccurate stereotypes.
Read More 》Some workplace things are simple. You run out of sticky notes? Order more sticky notes. Light bulbs gone…
Read More 》In the UK, roughly 10% of the population is dyslexic – and that same percentage is fairly consistent…
Read More 》Can you remember the first day of your current job? The butterflies in your stomach, the subtle thrum of excitement as you walked into a new building and embarked on the next part of your career.
Read More 》What is a manager? For most employees, their manager is their immediate supervisor; their first port of call when it comes to signing off work and taking on projects. Though we don’t necessarily talk about managers in this way, they’re also leaders. The people who attend to the ins and out of daily working life for a whole team of people.
Read More 》Not every workplace is made equal. It’s no secret that, despite growing cultural conversations, many businesses still have an issue when it comes to diversity in all its forms. There is no better time to think about breaking down barriers for neurodivergent employees.
Read More 》Neurological differences aren’t visible but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be acknowledged. Neurodivergent individuals often have unique abilities, and learning to celebrate them is a key part of integrating cultural acceptance.
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