Neurodiversity: Beyond Box Ticking

Ditch the label and focus on the individual

People are often afraid of saying the wrong thing when it comes to neurodiversity. So, in this 9-minute podcast Dr Sami Friedman, an academic from the University of Edinburgh, explains three practical tips for communicating effectively with people as individuals, regardless of their neurodiversity ‘label’. If you’re a manager with someone in your team who is (or might be) neurodiverse, this is especially useful for you!

Summary of learning messages

• Everyone’s needs are different
  Seek to understand the individual and don’t get caught up on labels like ‘autism’ or ‘ADHD’

• Take responsibility for your role in the communication
  Don’t assume that your way of being, speaking or interacting is the only way

• Make neurodivergent-friendly the default
  Don’t make special versions of your materials - make them accessible for all.

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