Supporting Neurodiversity Inclusion In The Workplace

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Supporting Neurodiversity Inclusion In The Workplace
Intended audience: DEI leaders, managers, employees, leaders in the workplace, and allies. Neurodiversity awareness

What you will learn

Neurodiversity and what it means

The Different Types of Accommodations for Neurodiverse Employees

The advantages of divesifying your workforce

How the ADA Factors in to Workplace Accommodations

Description

Learn to become an amazing ally to your Neurodiverse colleagues, and provide them with the right kind of support that helps them thrive!

THIS COURSE WAS CREATED LARGELY BY NEURODIVERSE INDIVIDUALS

One of the contributors to this course is Robert Wechsler who is a Human Resources professional. He is passionate about DEI (Deiversity And Inclusion), and shares many good practices and legislation passed to support Neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.

There is also an interview I conducted with Sam Robinson who identifies as a Neurodiverse individual. He shares his journey of self-discovery and discovery of Neurodiversity. He also shares some of the challenges he faced at work, solutions, and ideas for how everyone can support their Neurodiverse colleagues.

THE RANGE OF NEURODIVERSITY


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Neurodiversity encompasses conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Sensory processing disorder.

INCLUSIVE HIRING PRACTICES THAT AVOID UNCONSCIOUS BIAS

You will also learn about how we all have some degree on conscious and unconscious bias, how we can identify our biases, and work to reverse them.

DISCLAIMER: Some of the laws discussed in the course are US-based laws that don’t apply in other countries. If you are not based in United States, please research what laws related to Neurodiversity and inclusion are present in your country.

Enroll today, and learn to be a great ally to your Neurodiverse colleagues, and set them up for success in the workplace!

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Content

An Introduction to Neurodiversity

Welcome and introduction to the course
Disclaimer about the laws mentioned in this course
A Beginner’s Guide to Neurodiversity
Common examples of Neurodiversity
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Fostering Inclusion of All Abilities in the Workplace

Utilizing the ADA When Requesting Workplace Accommodations
How the EEOC Prohibits Workplace Discrimination
Challenging Misconceptions Surrounding Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Ways to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Potential real-world situations

What to do if you hear something bad said about a Neurodivergent co-worker
Why you should never ask someone about a syndrome- neurodivergent or otherwise
What are some ways you can be an ally to Neurodivergent colleagues?

Interview with Sam Robinson who identifies as being Neurodiverse

How Sam started his journey in Neurodiversity
How Sam felt at work before learning about Neurodiversity, and after
The sensitive approach and questions to ask co-workers who might be Neurodiverse
Situations where you are not sure whether voicing needs is appropriate
What proactive things can Neurodiverse individuals do to speak up
How other people can start their Neurodivergence self discovery journey
Mentors and resources for Neurodiverse individuals
What friends can say and do to offer support
How not to be offensive by accident
Other ways to avoid being offensive by accident or by classifying people
Skills and mindsets that potential allies must foster in themselves
How to stand up yourself in difficult moments, and handle tense situations
More ways to handle difficult situations
Parting words from Sam, and how to reach him

Alex Genadinik’s experience with Neurodiversity

Alex Genadinik’s experience with Neurodiversity and how I dealt with it

Unconscious bias

Unconscious bias section introduction
What is unconscious bias, and why it’s such a paradox
Diversity after getting rid of unconscious bias in order to hire the best people
In-group belonging confusion
Confirmation bias and first impression bias
Pet peeves and “less reasonable” personal preferences causing unconscious bias

Organizing the interview

Write down your requirements and create quantifiable tests for candidates
Bias in what you look for in candidates
Remove name, photo, gender, age, resume source from the screening
Don’t jump to conclusions too early during the interview

Exercises to uncover unconscious bias

Unconscious bias test 1: Circle of trust affinity bias or in-group bias
Unconscious bias test 2: father and son exercise
Answer to unconscious bias test 2: father and son exercise
Harvard implicit bias test

Getting rid of bias through exposure

Getting rid of bias through exposure
Study on UB training (Unconscious bias training)

Protecting yourself from gaslighting

Section introduction – protecting yourself from gaslighting
Gaslighting definition
Who is most susceptible to gaslighting
Why people gaslight: defense and manipulation mechanism
Ideal world behavior: being graceful, sincere, and using kindness and respect
Common gaslighting statements you will hear – recognize them quickly
More gaslighting language to look for
Actions and phrases to give yourself space and make a strategy to move forward
Initial steps to stop gaslighting (and many similar forms of bullying at work)

Conclusion

Conclusion
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