Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Understand how to Support and Empower your staff who are neurodiverse

By Jacqui Grant

Neurodiversity in the workplace is for all who are ready to create a neurodiverse inclusive workplace environment. You will learn all about neurodiversity and how to empower your staff to be the best they can be whilst being understood and supported. As you read through the book you will learn about neurodiversity and strategies that you can use as a conversation starter with your staff who are neurodiverse. Empowering conversations and knowledge is the key to success for both employer and employee. One step at a time!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Apr 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9781447736028

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace

How to create a Neurodiverse Inclusive Workplace

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Neurodiversity in the workplace

First Printing: 2023

ISBN:  978-1-4477-3602-8

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Disclaimer: The information in this book is for general use only. It is not to be used to replace any medical or specialist advice. The use of this book is the sole responsibility of the reader.

Life is a journey and each of us brings our own beautiful and unique way of experiencing it!

Live YOUR life in your way!

-Jacqui Grant-

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

How to create a Neurodiverse Inclusive Workplace.

Jacqui Grant

2023

Dedication

This book is dedicated to every person who identifies as neurodivergent and every employer who empowers and provides a positive supportive work environment.

We are uniquely us!

Acknowledgements

My children who support me through the challenges

Rachel Anastasi – who has always supported me to follow my dreams.

Kate Smyth – for taking the time to read this book and write the forward.

Dave Thompson – For being the constant support in my life and believing in me.

Sue Mills – your friendship and support along with encouragement have kept me going.

I would also like to acknowledge every person who has helped me to do the work I love and has been patient with me being neurodivergent.

Forward

Neurodiversity in the workplace is the perfect book for those who are neurodivergent or looking to employ someone that is.

Jacqui has also covered being a professional in the disability sector as a guide to discovering how to work with clients who are neurodiverse.

This book is a fresh and very welcome approach to neurodiversity in the workplace. As a parent of two neurodiverse teenagers and a psychologist, it is a book that helps explain the support required for someone neurodivergent in the workplace.

I met Jacqui Grant at a networking meeting and was so touched by her passion for helping others to follow their dreams while living life in their way, as Jacqui puts it Uniquely me!

I am honored to recommend this book for both people looking for work, already working, and requiring support in their workplace and employers.

Jacqui’s knowledge of neurodiversity, from both professional experience, qualifications and personal being neurodiverse has given her perspective from every angle for this book.

I welcome that Jacqui’ acknowledges that each person’s support requirements are different.

Kate Smyth 

(Mother of neurodiverse children and Psychologist)

Contents

Introduction 15

Defining Neurodiversity21

Creating a supportive work environment41     

Empowering conversations 63

Disability Services Providers

& Neurodiversity                                                      71

Duty of Care75

Responsibilities and Accountability                      77

Additional resources                                               79

Testimonials 81

About Jacqui Grant 89

Break Free Consultancy 91

Empowerment Seminars- Health, Fitness & Wellbeing for the workplace.

Wellbeing Programs – development and implementation.

Empowerment Coaching - Personal

Masterclass

Empowerment Workshops

Podcasts and Video’s

Other books by Jacqui Grant

Contact us!

Introduction

Neurodiversity in the workplace is an exciting topic for all concerned.

This question is for all employers reading this book:

What do you know about neurodiversity?

Which diagnosis do you know of that falls under the umbrella of neurodiversity? There are several of them, not just ADHD and ASD (Autism)

I have found that only a few employers know or acknowledge the different diagnoses considered neurodiverse. It’s beneficial to understand the full depth of what it means to live