ADHD Awareness Month- Supporting Neurodiverse Employees

60 min. duration

Description

In this casual conversation, B introduces the complex concept of neurodiversity – what it means, the role of official diagnoses, what ‘neurospicy’ brains can look like, and how employers can support their neurodivergent employees. We’ll talk about the significant impacts neurological disabilities have on completing everyday tasks, including components like executive dysfunction, procrastination, and what B likes to call “perfection paralysis”. As a group, we can share stories, tips and tricks to finding success at work, and discuss all the things we ‘wish our co-workers knew’ about dealing with ADHD.

Learning Objectives

During this workshop, participants will:
1. Understand the concept of neurodiversity
2. Identify signs of neurodivergent brains and acknowledge the ways that neurological disabilities impact even the simplest tasks
3. Discuss simple ways that employers can support neurodiverse employees during the recruitment and hiring proces