By Stephen Frost — 2021
The top skills employers are looking for closely correspond to those who have dyslexic thinking skills—yet many employers remain unaware of these dyslexic skills.
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In a work world dominated by automation, digitalization, and increasing incivility, the need for one group of workers, those whom I call “sensitive strivers,” has never been greater.
Conceptions of identities are complex. We have a number of identities that manifest themselves in different environments or as composite forms of background experience. So, do neurodiverse conditions like autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and bipolar really comprise a part of a person’s identity?
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Businesses that find out more about about the characteristics of those on the autistic spectrum can optimise their strengths and help them to contribute hugely to the output of their teams.
Many of us have thought of or dreamed about leaving that job to pursue our dreams, maybe start a business, or pursue our passion. While there are practical issues to consider, we also need to overcome the inertia that comes with the fear we experience when taking a major new direction in our lives.
Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
So you’re doing a story about Neurodiversity, or you want to know more about the Neurodiversity Movement. We’re here to help. First, It’s useful to know what the terms “neurodiversity” and “neurodiversity movement” mean.
We’ve been taught to refer to people with disabilities using person-first language, but that might be doing more harm than good.
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Individuals with disabilities frequently encounter workplace discrimination, bias, exclusion, and career plateaus—meaning their employers lose out on enormous innovation and talent potential.
New research has found nine meaningful reasons that prevent people with disabilities from seeking work.
ADHD, Twice Exceptionality, and the Benefits of Intensity.