Diversity

• ADN: Australian Neurodiversity Toolkit The Australian Disability Network has released the Australian Neurodiversity Toolkit. The Toolkit is an in-depth guide designed to support neurodivergent employees and customers. It provides resources and strategies for creating inclusive environments, focusing on areas such as: Understanding Neurodiversity: Explains various neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more; Workplace Adjustments: Offers practical advice on accommodations to support neurodivergent individuals; Communication Tips: Guides on effective communication strategies; and, Support Resources: Includes tools and checklists for employers to enhance inclusivity The toolkit aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace.
• Evaluating and Supporting Neurodifferences at work Produced by the UK body: Supporting occupational health and wellbeing professionals
• How can I Support my Dyslexic Employees British Dyslexia Association
• Key Messages for Neuo-affirming workplaces: National Autism implementation scheme UK These Key Messages were devised for employers, colleagues, managers, Human Resources and Occupational Health professionals and may also be relevant for employees. The information is drawn from our own research about experiences of autistic professionals in Scotland, conversations with NAIT neurodivergent partners, policy developments and published literature, with a particular focus on materials and information developed with and by neurodivergent people. Research and practice in this area is small but growing and we acknowledge that key messages can be different in different contexts and are likely to evolve over time. Although our main focus has been on autistic people, it is well known that most autistic people experience co-occurring mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. Similar experiences are shared by many people with ADHD or who identify as neurodivergent. Often the adjustments to language, mindsets and actions do not cost money and can provide benefit to the whole diverse workforce.
• Managing a neurodiverse workforce - Australian Psychological Society Practical strategies for inclusion
• Neurodiversity Employment Kit - Victorian Public Sector Commission
• Neurodiversity Guidance for employers, managers, staff and students -Royal College of Nursing Neurodiversity acknowledges that each person’s brain is unique. Our brains work and interpret information differently and we all bring individual experience, strengths, and assets to a situation. This guidance has been developed for staff and students who are neurodiverse and for the managers and employers who support them. It is intended for the health and care sector but its overarching principles will be helpful in other settings. The guidance has been produced by RCN members with lived experience and includes input from neurotypical stakeholders with an interest in neurodiversity. It should be noted that many health care professionals, including those with line management responsibilities, are neurodivergent.
• Neurodiversity guidance for managers - Royal College of Nursing This guidance is for line managers or people managers to support those they manage who are neurodivergent. It is intended for the health sector but its overarching principles will be helpful in other settings. The guidance has been produced by RCN members with lived experience and includes input from neurotypical stakeholders with an interest in neurodiversity. It should be noted that many healthcare professionals, including those with line management responsibilities, are neurodivergent themselves.
• Neurodiversity Hub The Neurodiversity Hub was developed by Andrew Eddy, CEO of Untapped Talent as a passion initiative. The hub is a community of practice with the input of resources from hundreds of academics, community organisations, and corporate partners. Today, Untapped Talent continues to support the hub and partner with organisations focused on the inclusion of Untapped Talent in the workplace.
• Neuroinclusion at Work: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development This guide is for people professionals and leaders across functions who want to learn more about neurodiversity, the benefits of having a neuroinclusive and fair organisation, and how they can support neurodivergent people to be comfortable, confident and successful at work
• Support for neurodivergent nursing staff - Royal College of Nursing These pages are for neurodivergent nursing staff, student nurses and their supporters. Some points to remember: What works will be different for each individual. As many people have more than one neurodivergent condition, effects may overlap and therefore a of variety strategies and adjustments may be required. Many of the divergent conditions are part of a spectrum and therefore people may not experience all of the difficulties or may do so at different levels and at different times. In many cases the neurodivergent nurse is the best person to know what will work for them, along with recommendations from diagnostic reports. Nurses still need to meet all the professional requirements to be safe and effective practitioners and meet standards of competency.