Working It Neurodiversity at work: ‘I had to kick doors down to be heard’
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Mar 28, 2023 
Dan Harris, founder and CEO of the Neurodiversity and Business Network, advocates for neurodiversity as a competitive advantage. Nancy Doyle, a professor of Organizational Psychology, discusses proactive strategies for neuroinclusive workplaces. Janice Rae, who founded Tech Talent Academy after a late autism diagnosis, highlights varied employer attitudes toward neurodiverse hiring. Emma Jacobs, a Financial Times journalist, explores the balance between legal pressures and genuine inclusion, showcasing best practices for recruitment and the importance of leadership in fostering an inclusive environment.
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Neurodiversity As A Business Advantage
- Neurodiversity is being reframed as a competitive advantage in business.
- This shift makes neurodiversity a new paradigm of diversity and inclusion.
Diagnosis Came From A Family Moment
- Janice Rae discovered her own autism after noticing similar struggles in her daughter and students.
- That diagnosis reframed her sense of difference into explanation and purpose.
Employer Responses Vary Widely
- Employer responses to neurodiversity are inconsistent across organisations.
- Some actively recruit neurodiverse talent while others still view it as deficit-based.