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''Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general. Who can say what form of wiring will be best at any given moment?'' - Harvey Blume
Around 15% - 20% of the worldwide population is considered to be neurodivergent. Modifying working environments help neurodiverse people to achieve their employment and life goals. Identifying your preferred working style and environment is key to having a successful career.
diversityisbeautiful3.pdfThis page includes resouces on:
ADHD
Autism
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Finding an Inclusive Employer
ADHD
ADHD Websites
Ted Talks
Autism
Autism Websites
Neurodivergent stories, video and podcast
I talk about why I love being autistic. I feel like there are good sides to having autism and today just explore the theme of loving my differences. I cover some aspects about my creativity, being logical and memory.
Life@bp podcast – neurodiversity
This episode brings the personal stories of three colleagues impacted by diagnosis such as dyslexia, Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Some of the most successful people in the world are neurodivergent. They attribute their success to their neurological and cognitive differences, which enables them to see the world differently.
In a 2018 report, accountancy firm EY claimed dyslexics have "exactly the skills needed for the future workplace".
Watch this video at: https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/life-at-bp/our-stories/life-at-bp-neurodiversity.html?
60 Second Docs
Dyslexia
Dyslexia Websites
Ted Talk and Made by Dyslexia Interviews
Made by Dyslexia Quiz
Value of Dyslexic Thinking to Employers
Dyslexic Fueling Recovery.pdfDyslexic Thinking Skills
Dyslexic-thinking-skills-A4-Poster-1.pdfDyspraxia
Students with dyspraxia can possess the following strengths:
Creative and original thinking.
Good strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Determined and hard-working.
Highly motivated.
Able to develop their own strategies to overcome difficulties.
Dyspraxia Websites
Ted Talks
What is it like having dyspraxia? Ellie describes the difficulties she faces. But she also discusses the positive sides to this poorly understood disorder and how she is thriving. Ellie has dyspraxia...and she is definitely fantastic! She is studying A-levels in art and science at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School and hopes to become an occupational therapist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
Finding an Inclusive Employer
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