Blogs & Insights
Vague Instructions Set Your Autistic Employees Up For Failure
“Just get it done when you can.” “It would be great if you could do this.” “The project is backed up.” The above statements are examples of things supervisors may say to their employees every day without thinking much about it. Unfortunately, these statements are...
Sensory Safety: A Must Of Neurodiversity Inclusion In The Workplace
Beeping sounds from equipment with low batteries. Coworkers on their phones. Flickering lights. Clashing colors. Smells of burnt food mixed with cleaning products. All of these are examples of sensory input that can become overwhelming and overstimulating. When...
10 Unfortunate and Unfair Reasons Autistic People Have Been Fired
Being fired unexpectedly is a traumatic experience. Not only does it mean you suddenly can’t pay your bills, it also harms your self-esteem, and it can make you anxious about even looking for another job–let alone starting one. This is especially true if you’ve found...
Supporting Mental Health At Work: Not Only For Neurodivergent Populations
Neurodiversity is a natural part of human variation. It was first described in the context of understanding autism and, soon after, ADHD, dyslexia, and other related differences with the goal of reframing neurodivergent experience as that of diversity rather than a...
What Is ‘Masking’, and Why Do Your Autistic Employees Do It?
‘Masking’, also called ‘camouflaging’ is a common practice for autistic people in any setting where we feel we may be singled out, mistreated, bullied, or abused. And, since we live in a neurotypical world not designed for us, feeling at least a bit unsafe is a part...
CHRO Insights Series Report: Neurodiversity
One Mind At Work December 2022 report features key learnings and best practices from leading employer and subject-matter experts on the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace. Alongside research on leading publications on the topic, experts were surveyed to create...
Outdated Autistic Terminology Companies Should Avoid Using (And What to Use Instead)
These days, more and more companies are recognizing the benefit of hiring, understanding, and accommodating neurodivergent brains, and if you’re one of them, you’ll need to understand how the language you use can make or break both your relationship with us and your...
The Importance of Firm Deadlines for Autistic and ADHD Employees
Some corporate industries are highly structured, and all employees know exactly what’s expected of them at all times. Communication is clear and concise, deadlines are firm, and there’s not a lot of wiggle room for out-of-the-box thinking. While neurotypical employees...
Facts and feelings: Alternatives to non-violent communication and I-statements in diverse workplaces
Recently, I encountered a couple of situations in which organizations – in the name of empathy and inclusion – required that all employees use feelings-focused communication, variations of non-violent communication (NVC) and I-statements. This had unintended negative...
Your Autistic Employees May Have Fluctuating Energy and Ability
Regardless of neurotype, every person has their good days and bad. Looming work deadlines, personal relationship struggles, financial concerns, and physical health issues can all take their toll on a person’s ability and energy in the workplace. However, when it comes...