Learn to become an amazing ally to your Neurodiverse colleagues, and provide them with the right kind of support that helps them thrive.
Learn to become an amazing ally to your Neurodiverse colleagues, and provide them with the right kind of support that helps them thrive.
THIS COURSE WAS CREATED He is passionate about DEI (Deiversity And Inclusion), and shares many good practices and legislation passed to support Neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.
There is also an interview I conducted with Sam Robinson who identifies as a Neurodiverse individual. He shares his journey of self-discovery and discovery of Neurodiversity. He also shares some of the challenges he faced at work, solutions, and ideas for how everyone can support their Neurodiverse colleagues.
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If you are not based in United States, please research what laws related to Neurodiversity and inclusion are present in your country.
Enroll today, and learn to be a great ally to your Neurodiverse colleagues, and set them up for success in the workplace.
A Basic Definition of Neurodiversity- What it means, how it affects workplace culture, and how to approach what can be a tricky topic
In this lecture, we will delve into a brief summary of common exceptionalities/examples of neurodiversity prevalent in both society and in the workplace.
ADHD
Dyslexia
Autism
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This video will cover:
What constitutes an 'appropriate' accommodation?
How does the phrase 'Undue Burden' affect the accommodations that one can request?
What would be an example of an 'inappropriate' accommodation that would fall under 'Undue Burden?'
This video will go over the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and how it legally protects employees who are part of 'protected classes', such as those with exceptionalities (that are improperly labeled as 'disabilities.')
After watching this video, learners will be able to advocate for themselves and other neurodiverse workplace colleagues. They will also learn how to utilize strategic talking points to persuade employers who do not see the values of a neurodiverse workplace
After watching this video, learners will be able to identify and apply workplace supports for both themselves (as applicable), and other neurodiverse colleagues.
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