Hidden Differences: How to be Inclusive When you Don't Know
summary
Claims that about 30–40% estimated neurodivergent and that many hide diagnoses (40% in a London tech poll) set the scale; research also cites up to 85% unemployment for autistic people as a stark consequence. Concrete fixes include changing hiring and interview formats (send questions in advance, multi-phase assessment, week‑long job shadows), cohort work‑buddies and trained coaches, flexible remote schedules, quiet/scent‑free spaces, manager training and lean‑in circles; several pilot programs and employer partnerships report improved retention.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Neurodiversity in the workplace
- 2:27Neurodivergent employees hiding differences
- 7:51Supporting neurodivergent workers
- 12:23Hiring practices to reduce exclusion
- 18:04Remote work and sensory accommodations
- 24:01Inclusive communication and learning styles
- 30:53Neurodivergent-friendly open source
- 37:13Addressing non-inclusive behavior
- 44:59Training for neurodiversity inclusion
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