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‘What else can we do to create an inclusive environment?’ Human resources specialists about dyslexic and neurodivergent employees
Although symptoms of dyslexia tend to restrict it to the school environment, it is a lifelong condition. Research has focused primarily on prevention and intervention within educational spaces; however, studies indicate that dyslexic individuals continue to face challenges and barriers also in workplaces. This study aims to explore the reflections of human resources specialists on their knowledge and beliefs about dyslexic employees and on their attitudes and practices toward dyslexic employees.
Defending Access To Work And ADHD
We’ve seen another wave of headlines, conflating online community conversations with rises in diagnoses, and using rising diagnoses to besmirch the reputation of the UK government’s most cost effective disability support program, Access to Work.
The worst foods to eat if you have ADHD
What we eat and how it impacts attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an exciting, growing area of research. While there is currently no evidence-based diet specifically recommended for ADHD, emerging science suggests a strong connection between gut health and ADHD symptoms.
Support for neurodivergent children and young people
Neurodiversity refers to natural variations in the different ways brains process information. The term neurodivergence describes people whose neurological development and function are different (to a greater or lesser extent) from what is considered to be ‘typical’. Understanding of what neurodivergence is and what it includes is still evolving.
What is neurodiversity?
Very simply, neurodiversity refers to the different ways a person’s brain processes information. It is estimated that around 1 in 7 people in the UK have some kind of neuro difference.
