Chair of BASW's Neurodivergent Social Workers Group, Scott Richardson recently wrote for @community-care.bsky.social 'Neurodiversity Belongs in Social Work' campaign on this very topic.
#ThisIsND | #CelebratingDifferentMinds
Read here 🔽
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We caught up with some of our fantastic reps on Spotlight Day to hear about the ways they support and promote awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace 💭👏
#CelebratingDifferentMinds
Me with neurodiversity campaign materials.
It’s Supporting Parents & Carers Spotlight Day!
1 in 5 of us may be neurodivergent. Today’s @usdawunion.bsky.social campaign is to celebrate different minds.
#EveryMindMatters #neurodiversity #usdaw #celebratingdifferentminds
Today is our Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day and we're #CelebratingDifferentMinds 💭
In this interview, Usdaw Rep Iain Campbell talks about his experiences and how he came to accept his neurodiversity 👏
Watch here ⬇️
"I learned to be Iain rather than trying to be neurotypical" 💡
Only 1 week to go until our Spotlight Day where we're #CelebratingDifferentMinds 🙌
Keep your eyes peeled on 25th June for the full interview with Usdaw Rep Iain Campbell about his experiences with neurodiversity 💭
Stereotypes, negative assumptions and stigma continue to prevent neurodivergent workers from talking about their neurodivergence in the workplace
That's why we're #CelebratingDifferentMinds for this year's Spotlight Day 🙌
Make sure to tag us in your posts and pictures on 25 June 📸
For this year's #SpotlightDay, we want to highlight the issues that neurodivergent members face and raise awareness of the support available to parents and carers of neurodivergent people 💭
Want to get involved in #CelebratingDifferentMinds? Order your campaign pack
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At least one in five people in the UK are neurodivergent 💭
That's why we're #CelebratingDifferentMinds for this year's Spotlight Day 🙌
Want to get involved? Order your campaign pack and help us make a difference on 25 June
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#EveryMindMatters
Rainbow Infinity symbol Tips for a Neurodiversity-Friendly Work Place Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Consider visual alternatives for communication Templated forms and documents Flowcharts to breakdown large tasks into workable steps Provide project timelines and deadlines in a calendar We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce
As we wrap up Neurodiversity Celebration Week, visual alternatives, like pictures, symbols, and videos, offer an inclusive way for individuals to express themselves and understand information, use them to help bridge communication gaps. #CelebratingDifferentMinds
Rainbow Infinity symbol Dyscalculia Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Some potential skills you may see when hiring an employee with dyscalculia: Creative and artistic talents Strategic thinking Practical and hands on Problem solving Intuitive Strong language skills We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
"If you really want something you can figure out how to make it happen." ~Cher
Statistics for dyscalculia for Canadian adults is limited, but it is suggested that between 3 to 7% may experienc dyscalculia
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Strong outside the box thinkers with good problem solving skills. #CelebratingDifferentMinds
Rainbow Infinity symbol Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Some potential skills you may see when hiring an employee with OCD Creativity and imaginative Attention to detail Time management. Good with deadlines. Extremely empathetic Determined and resilient We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
"Every situation has changed me as a person." David Beckham
In Canada, 1 in 100 people age 15 or older are diagnosed with OCD.
A heightened attention to detail, organization and persistence, as well as tasks that require precision, problem-solving, and organization. #CelebratingDifferentMinds
Rainbow Infinity symbol Tips for a Neurodiversity-Friendly Work Place Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Offer small adjustments to an employee’s workspace for sensory accommodation, such as: Sound sensitivityQuiet break space Communicate expected loud noises Noise cancelling headphones Allow for use of white noise or environmental sound machines Allow the employee to listen to soothing music We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Sensory sensitivity may make working conditions uncomfortable. Making small changes can help people better function in their environment. The bonus - the small tips may be a benefit to others in the work environment as well. #CelebratingDifferentMinds
Rainbow Infinity symbol Social Anxiety Disorder Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Some potential skills you may see when hiring an employee with a social anxiety disorder Excellent problem solver Good listener Hard worker Extremely empathetic Conscientious We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
"I don't live by a lot of society's rules; I can't pattern myself after the herd." ~ Kim Basinger
Social Anxiety Disorder affects over 3% of Canadians. People with bring unique strengths- like heightened self-awareness and being deeply attuned with others. #CelebratingDifferentMinds
Rainbow Infinity symbol Tips for a Neurodiversity-Friendly Work Place Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Use a clear communication style: Avoid sarcasm, euphamisms, implied messages. Provide concise verbal and written instruction for tasks. Watch body language and non verbal communication. We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Having a clear communication style is helpful in all areas of your business or workplace. The added benefit - it helps to make the work place more neurodiversity-friendly.
#CelebratingDifferentMinds
Rainbow Infinity symbol Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Some potential skills you may see when hiring an employee with ADHD Extremely creative High energy Higher levels of social intelligence, humour, and empathy Out-of-the-box thinking Hyper focus/drive Resilience We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get." ~ Michael Phelps
In Canada, ADHD affects roughly 3 - 5% of adults, making it one of the most common neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
Creative, with unique problem solving abilities, happy to be #CelebratingDifferentMinds.
Rainbow Infinity symbol Tips for a Neurodiversity-Friendly Work Place Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Consider flexibility if required: Flexible scheduling Modified break schedule Work from home/Flexi-place Provide straight shift or permanent schedule Allow the employee to make up the time missed Modify attendance policy We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Flexibility can be a great asset when creating a more neurodiversity friendly work place. There are a lot of ways to offer adaptibility and adjustibility in most environments. #CelebratingDifferentMinds
Rainbow Infinity symbol Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Some potential skills you may see when hiring an autistic employee: Memorize and learn information quickly Creative and artistic talents Mathematical and technical abilities Honesty in communication Good time management Detail oriented Expertise in niche areas We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Studies from Harvard show that an estimated 2.2% of people over 18 have ASD. Many of the adult population have learned to suppress or mask autistic characteristics. #CelebratingDifferentMinds allows authentic selves at work and play, and brings out the skills.
Rainbow Infinity symbol Down Syndrome Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Some potential skills you may see when hiring an employee with Down Syndrome: Good social skills High capacity for empathy Strong visual short term memory Naturally adept with technologies Visual learner We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
"I have Down Syndrome and it is the least interesting thing about me." ~ Madison Tevlin.
There are an estimated 45 000 Canadian with Down Syndrome. We celebrate the skills and talents offered as we continue #CelebratingDifferentMinds.
Rainbow Infinity symbol Tips for a Neurodiversity-Friendly Work Place Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Before the hire: Ask all candidates if they require accommodation before their interview. Allow a job coach to attend and support the candidate during the interview. Consider providing a list of interview questions prior to the interview. We all benefit from an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Your interview process is a great place to make simple changes to help in #CelebratingDifferentMinds.
Consider the tips below as a way to make it more inclusive.
Interviewees will receive a $50 honorarium. Personal information will be kept confidential. We will not identify you or your organization in our findings.
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #Neurodiversity #ThisIsND #CelebratingDifferentMinds #SRDC #SinneaveFamilyFoundation
Rainbow Infinity symbol Dyslexia Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 17 - 23, 2025 Some potential skills you may see when hiring and employee with dyslexia: Vivid imagination Visual thinking Strong problem solving skills Resilient Good at making connections with people Abstract thinkers We all benefit from an inclusive and divese workforce.
We are kicking off Neurodiversity Celebration Week and #CelebratingDifferentMinds.
In Canada, it's estimated that 750 000 school children and 5 Million adults are dyslexic, which may affect reading, writing, spelling and word pronounciation. Dyslexic folks also bring some great strengths.
This week, let's give our support to Neurodiversity Celebration Week which celebrates and recognises the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
Find out more here: www.neurodiversitywe...
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #CelebratingDifferentMinds #neurodivergentkids #SEND
