Helping companies create a culture of inclusivity - and success - for neurodivergent workers
Creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, fresh perspective, and a different way of looking at the world – these are just some of the qualities that neurodivergent individuals can offer to prospective employers.
But with different ways of thinking can also come barriers to employment that are difficult to overcome – screening methods, interview practices, and job requirements that are based on neurotypical behaviors and expectations too often exclude candidates before they have a chance to demonstrate their skills and talents.
People with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, and other neurological differences are collectively referred to as neurodivergent individuals, and they often experience higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, denying those individuals meaningful opportunities to live independent lives.
But a new initiative through UConn’s Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is seeking to change that dynamic by supporting neuroinclusive policies in both higher education and employment – and not just here at UConn.
Aiming to change the narrative here in Connecticut – and nationally
“What we’re doing is, as a university, trying to be a leader in the space around improving employment outcomes for people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and a whole host of other conditions that have barriers in the process of securing and then retaining...
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