Normalizing neurodiversity in the workplace: communication challenges
Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog post intended for inclusive leaders in organizations, related to the importance of working towards normalizing all forms of neurodiversity in the workplace. Much to my surprise, the post got a lot more attention and traction over social media than I expected it would, reaching well into the thousands of impressions on LinkedIn (which is uncommon). Clearly, this is quite telling, and speaks volumes about the need to keep having open, direct, and difficult conversations around neurodiversity, as we come to recognize the values and benefits of a truly diverse workforce.
Based on the traction, I decided that I would keep exploring this topic again this week. And so, today, I’d like to discuss some of the most obvious impacts that I’ve noticed neurodiversity can have on communication in the workplace. As you can probably guess, not everything is exactly sunshine and rainbows when it comes to neurodiversity inclusion. If we’re ever going to have honest conversations about neurodivergence, then acknowledging the elephant sitting in the room with us is a must. Because it’s a big elephant.
Building bridges for neurodiversity and communication
As our understanding of human cognition and behaviour continues to expand, the…
