The BCLP Courageous Conversation series hosted their first session, focused on “Allyship in Action: How to Support Colleagues with Disabilities - Focus in Neurodiversity” where Lex Karageorghis in discussion with Beth Ruffin, People and Culture Consultant at PowerToFly joined in a sthis dynamic discussion on navigating neurodivergency in the workplace. Our expert panel shared insights, strategies, and personal experiences to help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for neurodivergent individuals.
In the spirit of continued learning, we're sharing access to the Courageous Conversation so that you can watch it on your own time and learn more from our subject matter expert.
📝Key Takeaways
After watching the session, you will gain the following insights and actionable steps:
Key Insight 1: Neurodiversity includes many conditions beyond autism
Action Item: Expand your understanding of neurodiversity to include conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and acquired neurodivergence from conditions like traumatic brain injury or PTSD.
Key Insight 2: Support should be offered to everyone by default
Action Item: Implement a culture of offering accommodations to all employees regardless of diagnosis, such as flexible working arrangements, interview questions in advance, or adjustable communication methods.
Key Insight 3: Challenge misconceptions about professionalism
Action Item: Reflect on what "professional" means in your workplace and whether those standards exclude neurodivergent people who may communicate differently but bring valuable perspectives.
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