Welcome to our hub of exclusive resources and inspiration to help our member organisations celebrate neurodiversity in the workplace.
Welcome to enei’s Neurodiversity Hub.
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Resources and information
Blogs
- Neurodiversity is a superpower – Whether you are someone with a form of neurodiversity, an advocate, or an ally, Neurodiversity Celebration Week really is time to celebrate. Our CEO Sandi Wassmer explains why.
- What Does It Take to be a Neurodiverse Leader? – In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, our CEO Sandi Wassmer shares her experiences of being a leader with ADHD.
Case Studies
- North East Ambulance Service – Spotlight on Employee Network Group of the Year – Two systems have been enhanced for dyslexic staff, incorporating improved formats, fonts, colour contrasts, and text-to-speech functionality.
- Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals – Spotlight on Employee Network Groups – Through the efforts of the organisation’s network group, it has delivered sessions on mental health, neurodiversity, and a lived experience session (led by one of the directors).
Employer Guides
- Equality Act 2010 – The Equality Act 2010 was introduced in England, Scotland, and Wales to simplify equality law in Great Britain.
- Neurodiversity in the Workplace – The purpose of this guide is to present you with an understanding of different types of neurodiversity in an employment context.
- Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace – This guidance is designed to allow you to recognise areas of risk and find proactive policies for creating a working environment that reflects your organisation’s inclusive approach to employment.
Quick Guides
- ADHD Awareness Month – This guide examines the mission of ADHD Awareness Month, which is to disseminate reliable information based on the evidence of science and peer-reviewed research.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the Workplace – This guide provides a definition of ADHD and offers suggestions as to what your organisation can do to support employees and tackle the stigma associated with ADHD.
- Autism in the Workplace – In addition to providing an overview of autism, this guide provides 10 tips for creating a more inclusive environment.
- Dyscalculia in the Workplace – This quick guide provides a summary of dyscalculia and how it can impact individuals in the workplace.
- Dysgraphia in the Workplace – The resource provides a definition of dysgraphia along with an overview of relevant legislative activity and guidance for the workplace.
- Dyslexia Awareness Week – This quick guide introduces Dyslexia Awareness Week and provides insights on how organisations can support employees with dyslexia, fostering an understanding and inclusive environment.
- Dyslexia in the Workplace – This quick guide provides an overview of dyslexia and considerations for employers.
- Dyspraxia in the Workplace – This quick guide provides an overview of dyspraxia and considerations for adjustments in the workplace.
- Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Attraction and Recruitment – This quick guide aims to explore the importance of attracting and recruiting neurodiverse individuals.
- Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Introduction – This quick guide provides an overview of neurodiversity in the workplace.
- Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Setting Employees Up for Success – This guide looks at measures to put in place when someone joins an organisation or takes on a new role.
- Reasonable Adjustments – Guidance for Managers – Best practice employers who wish to create truly inclusive workplaces will consider the individual needs of their employees and ensure they have sufficient support throughout their employment.
- Tourette Syndrome (TS) in the Workplace – This quick guide provides an overview of how TS can affect individuals in the workplace.
- Using Notable Dates to Promote Diversity and Inclusion – This guide examines how organisations can use notable dates to promote an inclusive culture.
- World Autism Awareness Day – This quick guide explains the significance of World Autism Awareness Day and provides information on how you might celebrate this date and raise awareness in the workplace.
Recordings
- Beyond the Mask: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace – This panel event explored personal stories, professional insights, and strategies for fostering workplace cultures that embrace neurodiversity.
- Interview Panel: Allyship and Intersectionality in Disability and Neurodiversity – This conversation explored ways to take allyship skills to the next level for professionals who handle the complex intersectionality of disability and neurodiversity.
- Neurodiversity and Workplace Inclusion: Great Minds Don’t All Think Alike – This session reviewed the differences in cognition and explored how neuro-inclusion matters can help to make the workplace more flexible.
- Neurodiversity Roundtable: Guidance and Good Practice – What is your approach to supporting neurodiverse employees, policy implementation, and neurodiversity managerial guidance? These topics and more were discussed during this roundtable.
- Neurodiversity Roundtable: Networking for DEI Professionals – This session provided a great opportunity to discover neurodiversity’s impact, learn from experts, and strategise for an inclusive and diverse workforce.
- Panel Event: Navigating ADHD – This panel event explored ADHD’s impact on work, dispelled myths, and uncovered strategies for building an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Thinking Differently About Autism in the Workplace – In this recording, neurodiversity specialists discuss various aspects of autism.
Notable Dates
- ADHD Awareness Month – Observed in October, this month educates the public by sharing reliable, science-based, and peer-reviewed information about ADHD.
- Autistic Pride Day – Autistic Pride Day, celebrated on 18 June, highlights the significance of pride for autistic individuals and its role in fostering positive societal change.
- Dyslexia Awareness Week – DAW is an annual event to raise dyslexia awareness and promote allyship and support for affected individuals.
- Dyspraxia Awareness Week – This is observed annually during the first full week of October. It is dedicated to raising awareness about dyspraxia, which can affect various aspects of daily life.
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week – This was founded in 2018. It falls in March and is a global initiative that’s all about challenging stereotypes and misconceptions regarding neurological differences.
- Neurodiversity Pride Day – Neurodiversity Pride Day is celebrated around the world annually on 16 June.
- Tourettes Awareness Day – Each year on 7 June, people around the world raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome.
- World Autism Awareness Day – 2 April has been designated as World Autism Awareness Day, established by the UN in 2007, highlights the need to improve the quality of life for people with autism spectrum conditions.
External Resources
This resource was updated in December 2024.
