Neurodivergent employees

 


STOP 🛑... If I can give away these top tips freely... what stops you from implementing them? 🤔


Neuroinclusion is essential for creating a work environment where everyone, regardless of their neurological differences, can thrive. 


Here are some practical adjustments that can be made in different workplaces to support your neurodivergent employees:


1. Communication

Trait: Diverse communication styles

Adjustment: Provide clear, written instructions along with verbal communication.

Example: Follow up meetings with detailed emails summarising key points and action items.


2. Sensory sensitivities

Trait: Sensory processing differences

Adjustment: Create quiet, low-stimulation workspaces.

Example: Offer noise-cancelling headphones or quiet rooms/spaces for employees who are more sensitive to noise/movement.


3. Flexibility

Trait: Need for structured routines or flexible schedules

Adjustment: Allow flexible working hours and remote work options where possible.

Example: Enable employees to start earlier or later to avoid peak sensory times during commuting.


4. Task management

Trait: Difficulty with executive functioning

Adjustment: Break tasks into smaller, manageable steps and set clear deadlines.

Example: Use project management tools to outline tasks and timelines, providing visual aids for tracking progress.


5. Social interaction

Trait: Social communication differences

Adjustment: Facilitate structured social interactions and team-building activities that consider diverse social comfort levels and different ways of communicating -offline/online/hybrid solutions and different ways of engaging e.g. chat, polls, time for reflective options.

Example: Organise small group activities or provide options for non-mandatory social events.


6. Physical environment

Trait: Sensitivity to physical workspace

Adjustment: Customise workspace setups to individual preferences.

Example: Allow employees to adjust lighting, seating arrangements, and temperature to suit their needs.


7. Training and development

Trait: Need different times, pace and approaches to learn new skills or tasks

Adjustment: Offer varied training methods where possible.

Example: Provide access to video tutorials, written guides, and in-person workshops for skill development. Additional time for people to practice a skill or task.


8. Feedback mechanisms

Trait: Need for clear and constructive feedback

Adjustment: Provide regular, specific, and constructive feedback.

Example: Use a structured feedback form and schedule regular one-on-one meetings to discuss performance and development. Check for understanding.

Here are some top tips by traits for some challenges people have as a starter for 10... what are your top tips?

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