The importance of trust in neurodiversity — There are many different ways that human brains work. Anyone who has ever worked with another human knows that great things can evolve when we approach conversations, problems, or ways of being in the world differently. Yet, while wisdom unfolds when people with differently wired brains collaborate, there is also…

How to communicate to support neurodiversity at work — Team meetings can be exhausting for employees in the neurodiverse workplace. Employees with ADHD or dyslexia may feel that they’re unprepared or that they’ve missed important information. Have you ever led a meeting and seen one of your employees tune out? Do you struggle to get a team member to…

For neurodiverse employees, the modern workplace can be a tough place to excel. Some struggle with workplace interaction and socialization. Workers with ADHD can have trouble prioritizing responsibilities — and, conversely, may hyper-focus on one task. People with dyslexia may need extra time to review and process email messages. When…

while managing neurodiverse employees Innovation comes from people who think and experience the world differently. This is true whether we are talking about volunteer organizations, the government, or large corporations. Unfortunately, as humans, we are wired to look for people who work like us, look like us, and think like…

while managing neurodiverse employees — Imagine putting a lot of effort into hiring a more diverse staff only to have all of your diverse employees quit within a year. This is something a lot of companies deal with when they try to add diversity to their teams. …

So often, managers call a meeting, share information, then end the session expecting employees to understand, assimilate, and implement the new information into their work endeavors. When this does not happen, a manager may feel frustrated with employees that just can’t do what they told them to do. Or a…

Historically, people have viewed neurodiversity from a deficit model point of view. Unfortunately, I’d say that this is the prevailing view. The world is still very much neurotypical-centric. Consider that neurodivergent brains are the other side of the same human neurological coin. Humans tend to categorize, sort, and normalize information…

I am encouraged by the increasing interest in neurodiversity in the workplace. On the other hand, I’m often disturbed by the growing polarization around the topic. Some of my autistic colleagues have assured me that much of the polarization I see online in the comments results from keyboard courage. And…

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 employers said apprenticeships helped companies develop skills pertinent to their organization. …