Neurodiversity In The Workplace: Benefits, Challenges, Surprises

"If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism."

It's a saying in the neurodiverse space. Neurodiversity recognizes that all brains work differently, including those with conditions like ADHD, dyslexia and autism spectrum disorder. In this illuminating conversation, Curtis Braun addressed assumptions about neurodivergent individuals and shared how we can create truly inclusive workplaces.

Curtis Braun is an HR instructor, consultant and coach who brings first-hand experience as the father of a neurodivergent son. He has recently started a coaching business focused on men with neurodivergent children so they have the mindset and support they need to help their kids. He discusses:

• Not that we will become diagnosticians, but there are 5 dimensions for assessing neurodivergence: language, perception, sensory skills, motor skills and executive functioning.

• 5 dimensions is a lot of a variety - putting people in boxes is not helpful.

• Common misconceptions include ideas like we need to lower our expectations and they do poorly with change. Not necessarily!

• Fostering psychological safety allows neurodivergent talent to thrive.

Curtis made the case that neurodiversity is a societal reality - and a competitive advantage for inclusive organizations willing to "unlearn" biases.

Find Curtis on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtiswbraun Check out his company at https://advc8.ca/ Find Andrea https://thehrhub.ca