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Autism and ADHDNeurodiversity can be described as the natural way people learn, think and perceive the world, interact and process information. Different ways of thinking and problem-solving can help consumers and the organizations they work thrive. That includes people with a variety of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences can improve innovation and creativity. Yet according to research, only one in ten people disclose their neurodivergence to their employers. Neurodivergence includes people with autism and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This session will explore the ways to support your consumers by providing resources to better understand Autism and ADHD in the workplace so they can thrive and embrace all types of ways to think, learn, interact and perceive the world.In this session you will:-Explore neurodiversity and understand specific conditions of autism and ADHD-Identify challenges for neurodivergent people-Discuss direct and indirect discrimination-Learn how to build a more neuro-inclusive culture to support consumers |
