Commentary: More adults are being diagnosed as neurodivergent. Here’s how employers can help in the workplace

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As many as 8 per cent of adults globally could have some form of neurodivergence. Bosses can be left wondering how they can support these employees without causing issues for the wider business.

Commentary: More adults are being diagnosed as neurodivergent. Here’s how employers can help in the workplace

Understanding neurodivergence is underpinned by the view that ASD, ADHD, and SLD reflect differences in how a person’s brain is “wired” rather than being an underlying “disorder”. Some people with ADHD, for example, work very effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and rapidly changing content, such as journalism.

Those with ASD often report challenges in navigating social relationships at work, or may have particular sensory sensitivities . They may struggle to process large amounts of written or verbal information, resulting in confusion and anxiety.Businesses and organisations looking to support neurodivergence in the workplace should initially focus on increasing awareness and understanding among leaders and managers.

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