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Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity, or ND, refers to variations in the human brain and cognition. Although a relatively new term, there is a growing understanding within education, work places, and wider society, that there is individuality and uniqueness in cognitive function, and that neurodivergent individuals may be disadvantaged when neurotypical expectations are imposed on these individuals without reasonable adjustments. ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, and Dyslexia all fall within the spectrum of "Neurodiversity".
Resources
is an organisation that supports neurodiverse people, offering tools and supportive information relating to employment and employability.
was set up by autistic academics, researchers, speakers and trainers, to educate autistic people and non-autistic people about the autistic experience. On the website they have a list of books, articles and resources, on topics such as reasonable adjustments and inclusive learning plans.
provides support to neurodiverse people, including CV support and advice; career coaching; and a mentoring programme.
- a range of resources to help students navigate the transition to employment, e.g. how to identify skills and strengths; how to disclose to an employer; how to deal with/avoid conflict relating to autism; how to prepare for a meeting with a careers adviser, etc.
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is a University of Birmingham project highlighting the experiences of autistic students. In the section on students share their experiences via several short films.
: an Instagram site where neurodiverse individuals from The 樱花动漫 and Falmouth University can create a social connection.
- Career Zone Podcast - '' - Ridi shares her experience of being neurodivergent and how neurodiversity can be explored and supported within the workplace.
- My Career Zone Digital - focused on neurodiversity.
- PRO Autism - .
- offer a free online course on the steps involved in applying for work, interview tips and starting a job
- has an information and advice page on looking for work; whether to disclose to an employer; how to present your strength, plus links to helpful organisations.
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run a number of employability programmes to ensure that autistic people can gain employment experience, including and .
have a neurodiverse jobs board advertising inclusive companies鈥� jobs, specifically for neurodivergent people.
aims to increase the number of autistic people in sustainable paid employment by making employers aware of autistic talent and the benefits of a truly neurodiverse workforce