Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

2h 3mIntermediate2024-07-16

Authors

Tiffany Jameson

Workplace Inclusion Strategic Consultant

Course details

Neurodiversity is an important part of DEI efforts, but how can you recruit and support neurodivergent talent, or even build your understanding of what supporting neurodiversity in the workplace involves? In this course, workplace inclusion strategic consultant Dr. Tiffany Jameson guides you through all of this and more. Learn about neurodivergence and neurotypes, as well as their connections to mental health. Find out how common neurodivergent traits may manifest in the workplace. Explore several facets of neurodiversity in the workplace, as well as how to have difficult conversations on neurodiversity. This course helps you increase your understanding and appreciation of neurodiversity in the workplace.

Skills covered

Neurodiversity SupportAllyshipCoaching and MentoringTalent ManagementDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Human ResourcesProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - What does neurodiversity mean
02 - Things to keep in mind about neurodiversity
03 - Neurodiversity is non-apparent

1. Neurodivergence and Neurotypes

04 - Identity versus diagnosis
05 - ADHD, autism, and dyslexia
06 - Neurotypes expanded
07 - Mental health's role in neurodiversity

2. Common Neurodiverse Traits

08 - Masking or camouflaging
09 - Rejection sensitive dysphoria
10 - Interview - Difficult conversations
11 - Sensory environment
12 - Effective dialogue
13 - Interview - Concise communication
14 - Social interactions

3. Neurodiversity in the Workplace

15 - The neurodivergent working population
16 - Communicating in the workplace
17 - Interview - Being a neurodivergent manager or leader
18 - Neurodivergence and hiring
19 - Psychological safety and self-advocacy
20 - Interview - The disclosure decision (Part 1)
21 - Accommodations and holistic supports

4. Difficult Conversations on Neurodiversity

22 - Fear of getting it wrong
23 - The complexity and power of neurodiversity disclosure
24 - Interview - The disclosure decision (Part 2)
25 - DEI conversations and intersectionality
26 - Systemic change - Initiatives versus integration

Conclusion

27 - Conclusion