Learning Resources for managers and staff
10% of the population are neurodivergent (British Dyslexia Association 2012, 2021), with this figure thought to be higher in healthcare organisations. Neurodivergent individuals think differently yet this uniqueness can be overlooked through a lack of understanding in the workplace.
Workplaces are mainly designed to suit the 90% of the population who are neurotypical. Rather than attempting to change neurodivergent individuals to fit with the workplace, we need to support our colleagues to be able to make their best contribution.
Beyond Accommodations: Supporting Autistic Health Professionals - Practice based guide for employers and employees
This guide is intended to support neurodivergent people working in the healthcare sector by providing information and practical suggestions based upon the views and preferences of neurodivergent adults.
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Neurodiversity Guidance
This resource is for Neurodivergent healthcare professionals and healthcare students and their managers, mentors, teams and union reps.
Neurodiversity Guidance | Peer Support Service | Royal College of Nursing (rcn.org.uk)
Neurodiversity at Work Guide - CIPD
This guide is for HR professionals and leaders across functions who want to learn more about neurodiversity, the benefits for their organisation, and how they can support neurodivergent people to be comfortable and successful at work.
National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT) - Key Messages for Neuro-affirming Workplaces
The Key Messages in this guide were developed for employers, colleagues, managers, Human Resources and Occupational Health professionals and may also be relevant for employees. The information is drawn from our 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.
NAIT Key Messages for the Workplace (thirdspace.scot)
The Psychologist, Jan/Feb 2024
A special edition of the 'Psychologist' focusing on Neurodivergence.
Learning Resources for managers and staff (nhsgrampian.org)
Published: 20/03/2024 13:59