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Neurodiversity at Work
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Neurodiversity at Work

Drive Innovation, Performance and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce

Amanda Kirby and Theo Smith
Kogan Page, 2021

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Firms that recruit, accommodate and include neurodiverse workers reap the advantages of divergent thinking, often experiencing boosts in creativity and innovation. Here, neurodiversity advocate Theo Smith and entrepreneur Amanda Kirby describe this less understood aspect of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), one that affects people who think and work differently from mainstream employees. Individuals with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other conditions face tremendous barriers to employment and success at work. The authors’ astute recommendations and compassionate understanding will enhance any discussion of workplace DEI.

Take-Aways

  • Neurodiversity acknowledges the uniqueness of every human being and the special needs of some.
  • People with cognitive differences may never have received a diagnosis – especially females, minorities and people who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
  • Beware labeling people or classifying them into categories, including during hiring.

About the Authors

Theo Smith is a leading advocate for neurodiversity and vice president of customer acquisition for Zinc Work. Amanda Kirby is the founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, specializing in neurodiversity screening tools.

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    F. H. 2 years ago
    Good
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    J. P. 3 years ago
    It says in the Take-aways to "Beware labeling people or classifying them into categories, including during hiring." But then creating a category called nerodiverse is doing exactly what it says not to do. Am I missing something here?