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25.01.2022 Want to know more about the origins of the term Neurodiversity and how it has sparked social change? Join up to the Resource Library for free or upgrade to our Pro membership to read more: https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/origins-evolution-neuro

24.01.2022 Education is key when it comes to making way for neurodivergent leadership. Educational programs for employees e.g. courses or personal development programs, should be open for atypically developing persons, so they can take steps toward growth at their own pace. What are some other educational programs that can assist with neurodivergent leadership? #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #Tourettes

24.01.2022 Want to know more about the team behind Neurodiversity Media? This week, we thought wed share with you a bit more about who we are, what led us here and why we are working in this space. Stay tuned!

23.01.2022 The physical structure of a room or environment can have impact on the day-to-day working lives of people who are neurodivergent. If the office is open plan, having a 'quiet space' is one accommodation that can be made to better support neurodivergent employees. What are accommodations relating to the physical environment of a workplace have helped you?

23.01.2022 What are you currently reading? Our Chief Design Officer, Issy, is reading Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg. We'd love to swap suggestions and know what's on your bookshelf!

23.01.2022 This is how we add strength to both our passwords and workplaces! What are some of the positives of neurodiverse leadership?

23.01.2022 Im Carolyn and Im the Digital Content Producer at Neurodiversity Media. My role includes a variety of elements, but mainly creating content for social media, our Resource Library, infographics and memes (my favourite!). I come from a diverse journalism/media/research background - and am a bit of a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to communications. Ive been published by SBS, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, and have worked in the academic, private and public sectors. I ...also run an ethical streetwear label as a side hustle. Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with #ADHD, which didnt come as a surprise, but a relief as its something I have struggled with - throughout my schooling, relationships and professional life - for as long as I can remember. I still have a way to go, but for the first time in my life I finally feel like I'm on track. The reason why I wanted to combine my professional skills with my lived experience and move into this space, was because I found there to be enormous gaps in information and resources around ADHD and neurodiversity in general, and a great deal of misinformation and stigma - which led to my late diagnosis, and many of my internal/external struggles. Working for Neurodiversity Media gives me an opportunity to address some of those shortcomings, raise much-needed awareness around neurodiversity, and provide #neurodivergent folk, like myself, with valuable information such as our social media campaigns, evidence-based research reporting, and our Resource Library (coming soon!).

22.01.2022 They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but rarely on sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and even Instagram have I seen an image unaccompanied by text. Check out our article on why neurodiversity needs visual storytelling. You can join the Resource Library for free or upgrade to our Pro membership. https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/neurodiversity-visual-s

22.01.2022 When hiring neurodivergent talent, make clear the supports available at the workplace. Provide regular, one-on-one feedback once a week, reducing over time. Provide connection with personal support as needed (e.g psychologist). What supports have you received in the workplace that has helped with your day-to-day working life? #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #ADHD #autism #dyslexia #dyspraxia #dyscalculia #tourettes

22.01.2022 My name is Buddy and Im the official mascot for Neurodiversity Media! My role is to represent the company and help tell better stories about neurodiversity. I am 22cms in height and although that may seem small, I have a big imagination and am full of creative ideas. I enjoy thinking outside of the box, making information about neurodiversity accessible in all formats and engaging with people. At the same time I enjoy quiet spaces, working from home, clear communication and... of course, the use of visuals. Having these accommodations in the workplace keeps me from going around in circles! I love sharing information and resources about neurodiversity, especially in the workplace, and I am ambitious about creating some great conversations around those topics and raise some much-needed awareness!

21.01.2022 For many people who are neurodivergent, sensory stimulation in the workplace such as movement, sound, light and touch, can contribute to an inability to focus. Managing office noise with headphones is one of the accommodations that can be made, what are some others?

20.01.2022 Conversations around neurodiversity are largely focused on employing and retaining #neurodivergent talent, but are you wondering what neurodivergent leadership looks like? Find out here https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/neurodivergent-leadersh - and don't forget you can sign up to our Resource Library for free or upgrade to our Pro membership.

19.01.2022 Support provided to autistic workers may create a sense of unfairness among their co-workers, according to an analysis of an Australian autism hiring program. Read more here: https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/support-unfair-workers- Join the Resource Library for free or upgrade to our Pro membership here: https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/join

18.01.2022 Once youve hired neurodivergent talent, ensure there is ongoing support for staff by checking in managers weekly, reducing over time. Provide additional training on the effective management of the individual(s) prior to start date, as well as ad-hoc support as needed. How else can ongoing support be provided for staff when hiring neurodivergent talent? #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #ADHD #autism #dyslexia #dyspraxia #dyscalculia #tourettes

18.01.2022 We are excited to announce the launch of our Resource Library! With one in ten children being neurodivergent, our work today will also empower the generation coming into the workforce tomorrow. You can join the Resource Library for free or upgrade to our Pro membership here: https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/join

18.01.2022 Another accommodation that employers should take into account include environmental aspects that relate to the performance of the job, such as the learning pace of the employee. What are some accommodations around environmental aspects that have helped you in the workplace? #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #Tourettes

18.01.2022 Im Carly Godden and Im a journalist with Neurodiversity Media. A lot of my job involves writing for the NeuroWork e-newsletter and our upcoming NeuroWork podcast. I actually didnt start off my working life in media, but began a career in social justice law. I contributed to projects that tried to give rights and opportunities to Aboriginal Australians and Pacific Islanders in connection with their lands. A big part of this was making sure that they could make informed choi...ces by breaking down the legal and government jargon into more digestible information. I then moved to working in records and archives with the State government, including on digital communications projects like redesigning our website, blogs and online exhibitions. Inspired by the hidden stories I found in old files and research papers, in 2016 I kicked off my very first podcast called Dead and Buried. My aim was to unlock the diversity of voices that dont get told in a lot of popular accounts of Australian history. It was here my love of podcasting and telling meaningful stories came into full force. Since then Ive moved onto making audio documentaries for ABC Radio National. Working for Neurodiversity Media has allowed me to continue to make research more accessible. I am passionate about our brand of journalism that helps equip neurodivergent individuals with the knowledge they need to really shine in their careers. Besides journalism, my other great love is my fox terrier Scully. She constantly competes with the screen for my attentionand so often occupies my lap during many of my writing sessions!

17.01.2022 For neurodivergent folk, disclosing their condition can sometimes hold them back from leadership roles. If youre a company or organisation, be public about your inclusive stance on neurodiversity on the intranet and in newsletters to create a safe workplace for disclosure if required. How else can workplaces be public and promote visibility? #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #Tourettes

17.01.2022 This week well be sharing some workplace accommodations needed for neurodivergent employees to thrive and feel comfortable in the workplace. That includes providing opportunities for employees to voice the need for their accommodations. What workplace accommodations have worked for you? Wed love to hear them!

17.01.2022 We're very excited to announce a new partnership with fellow @RemarkableTech alumni @XceptionalTech that will create a content library aimed at supporting and empowering autistic people. Look out for some great content to come in the following weeks and months!

15.01.2022 To promote the visibility of neurodiversity in the workplace, neurodiversity should be explicitly included in organisational policies and practices relating to diversity and inclusion. What are other ways workplaces can move to be more diverse and inclusive to make way for neurodivergent leadership? #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #Tourettes

14.01.2022 A unique employment approach that allows public and private employers to "sell themselves" to autistic jobseekers will be rolled out to more states and territories across Australia, according to social enterprise Specialisterne Australia. Read more and sign up to our Resource Library for free https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/federal-talent-hub-2020

14.01.2022 Samantha Nuttall had a successful career in HR, Career Coaching and now works as a Relationship Manager at the Australian Network on Disability. But it wasnt until her 40s before she received her ADHD diagnosis. She spoke to NeuroWork about why she is breaking the professional silence about ADHD at work and shares her tips on finding a supportive workplace. https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/adhd-stigmatisation-sam To read more articles like this one, sign up to our Resource Library for free or upgrade to our Pro membership.

14.01.2022 The stigma that people who are neurodivergent face, can sometimes hold them back from leadership roles. Workplaces can help by providing evidence-based information & sharing positive stories via newsletters and internal communications. How else can workplaces reduce stigma to make way for neurodivergent leadership?

13.01.2022 Whos living in a constant fear of danger from looming deadlines, combined with the inability to stay on task?

12.01.2022 How we feel about noise-cancelling headphones in a loud office Who else can relate?

12.01.2022 I'm Rachel Worsley, Founder and CEO of Neurodiversity Media. I was diagnosed with #ADHD and #Autism in 2018 after a lifetime of being written off as simply struggling with chronic mental illness. I had a successful career in medical journalism. My reporting on doctors mental health earned me a nomination for a journalism award. But then I walked away. It became too much. I explored marketing in law firms and found a passion for translating dense information, like legal jar...gon, into everyday language for ordinary people. I scratched my entrepreneurial itch and started my first business in typewriter poetry. But I was haunted by the untold stories and need for resources in neurodiversity in the workplace. I started Neurodiversity Media in June 2019 to help organisations tell better stories about neurodiversity. We still do so today. Through Neurodiversity Media, I feel like Ive finally reached my potential to create accessible resources for people like myself and the employers who want to support them.

12.01.2022 Allowing for flexible working hours or varied breaks to better suit employees who are neurodivergent can often help them thrive in the workplace and increase productivity. What are some day-to-day accommodations that have helped you? #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #Tourettes

11.01.2022 Wondering how to employ neurodivergent talent as a small business? While small business may lack the resources of their bigger corporate cousins, that doesnt mean that cant initiate a neurodiverse recruitment program. Here are some simple steps that small business can take to find (and keep) neurodiverse talent. https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/neurodivergent-talent-s

11.01.2022 How we feel when workplaces promote visibility Let us know what you think comes next!

11.01.2022 My name is Isabelle Quigley, Issy for short. Im the Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer of Neurodiversity Media. Even though I was surrounded by neurodivergent people growing up, I didnt get diagnosed until September 2019, at age 23. It turns out that the mental health issuesI had been struggling with all my life was almost entirely the result of untreated #ADHD. I met Rachel back in 2018, working at the same law firm doing digital marketing. Although I enjoyed studying law..., I constantly struggled with legal administration and basic office tasks whilst excelling in the visual work I did with Rachel. Although the work environment was positive, I knew it wasnt right for me. I desperately wanted to fit into a neurotypical mould, and it was making me miserable. When Rachel asked me to work with her in December 2019, it was perfect timing. Now I get to use my drawing skills to make information more accessible, work at building a business, and learn new things every day. Im proof that understanding your #neurodivergent employees and utilising their strengths leads to success in your business, and I cant wait for everyone to see what we have to offer!

10.01.2022 Conversations around neurodiversity are largely focused on employing and retaining neurodivergent talent. But we dont hear much about the other end of the spectrum: the neurodivergent leaders. This coming week, well be sharing information on how to promote the visibility of neurodiversity in the workplace, in order to make room for the future of neurodivergent leaders! Let us know if you have any tips #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #ADHD #autism #dyslexia #dyspraxia #dyscalculia #tourettes

10.01.2022 Why did this high school chemistry teacher with ADHD, autism and dyslexia choose to become an advocate for neurodivergent kids in schools? We speak to Siobhan Lamb to learn more. https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/teacher-adhd-autism-dys

09.01.2022 We aren't just people with limitations who need support. We are powerful people capable of taking initiative, including setting up and managing an entire organisation. Do you know a ND leader? Tag them in the comments. Wo would love to meet them. #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #Tourettes

09.01.2022 Shae Wissell, founder of the Australian-based Dear Dyslexic Foundation, shares her story about being diagnosed with dyslexia and how she tackles workplace discrimination. Read more and sign up to our Free and Pro memberships to access the Resource Library here: https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/shae-wissell-dyslexia-n

08.01.2022 Many of us have struggled with whether to disclose we are #neurodivergent in the workplace. Have you disclosed/not disclosed? What was your experience?

07.01.2022 Invisible barriers in the workplace accommodations! What else can we add to these lists?

06.01.2022 We arent just people with limitations who need support. We are powerful people capable of taking initiative, including setting up and managing an entire organisation. Do you know a ND leader? Tag them in the comments. Wo would love to meet them. #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #Tourettes

05.01.2022 Were very excited to announce a new partnership with fellow @RemarkableTech alumni @XceptionalTech that will create a content library aimed at supporting and empowering autistic people. Look out for some great content to come in the following weeks and months!

04.01.2022 Accommodations around human environment can play a big role in supporting people who are neurodivergent and make them feel comfortable in the workplace. Allowing for different communication types is one of them. What communication types help you thrive in the workplace?

04.01.2022 Im Rachel Worsley, Founder and CEO of Neurodiversity Media. I was diagnosed with #ADHD and #Autism in 2018 after a lifetime of being written off as simply struggling with chronic mental illness. I had a successful career in medical journalism. My reporting on doctors mental health earned me a nomination for a journalism award. But then I walked away. It became too much. I explored marketing in law firms and found a passion for translating dense information, like legal jar...gon, into everyday language for ordinary people. I scratched my entrepreneurial itch and started my first business in typewriter poetry. But I was haunted by the untold stories and need for resources in neurodiversity in the workplace. I started Neurodiversity Media in June 2019 to help organisations tell better stories about neurodiversity. We still do so today. Through Neurodiversity Media, I feel like Ive finally reached my potential to create accessible resources for people like myself and the employers who want to support them.

02.01.2022 "I am the founder and CEO of a global media company. Autistic burnout is part of my reality and I have developed my own recovery techniques. But unfortunately workplaces and mental health professionals are not yet adequately informed." - Founder and CEO Rachel Worsley Let's start a conversation around autistic burnout and mental health ahead of R U Ok? based on the latest peer-reviewed science. Autism Awareness Australia Neurodivergent Rebel The Autistic Self Advocacy Netwo...rk Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network Yenn Purkis Neurodiversity page Autistic Not Weird National Autistic Society https://www.neurodiversitymedia.com/autistic-burnout-mental"