supporting neurodiversity in an evolving workspace

supporting neurodiversity in an evolving workspace

Stuart BlairWorkplace Product Manager

Aidan HealyCEO

Taljinder DuggalInclusive Technology User

Donna ThomsonMarketing Manager

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Aidan HealyCEO

Stuart BlairWorkplace Product Manager

Taljinder DuggalInclusive Technology User

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Date: 25.11.2020

Supporting neurodiversityin an evolving workspace

Aidan Healy - CEO

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2020…..

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Neurodiversity Smart

Trusted partners in organisational development.

Specialist Programmes

Neurodiversity training and awareness.

Professional Psychological Services

Diagnostic, screening and workplace assessment.

1:1 coaching.

About Us

Neurodiversity

A world where neurological differencesare recognised and valued like

any other form of human variation.

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◼Dyslexia

◼Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)

◼Dyscalculia

◼Autism

◼Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Normal brain

The right way

Disordered brain

The wrong way

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of parents report that theirchildren are embarrassed by their dyslexia

Source: British Dyslexia Association

85% “

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Source: Made By Dyslexia – Connecting the Dots Report

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of respondents hide their dyslexia from employers

Source: Connecting the Dots Report, Made By Dyslexia

73% “

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Neurodiversity

A world where neurological differencesare recognised and valued like

any other form of human variation.

What has changed in how support is provided?2

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Flexible working or adjusted hours

The most common adjustments for neurodiverse employees are:

42%

42%

38%

Assistive IT

Working from home

Source: Business Disability Forum, ‘Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey’ (2019)

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1. Remote Screening

◼ Screen instead of diagnose for neurodifferences, assess history and severity of the condition.

◼ Can be used for examination boards, performance reviews, etc.

◼ Currently extended to March 2021

◼ Reschedule for a face-to-face diagnostic when guidelines allow.

2. Remote Workplace Assessment

◼ Examine the job tasks and working environment to recommend adjustments and support.

◼ Implement adjustments which make key differences in confidence, resilience and job success.

◼ Important to implement adjustments regardless of delayed diagnosis.

◼ Exception: Safety Critical Roles

3. Remote Coaching, workshops and eLearning

◼ Barriers are emotional aswell as practical.

◼ Provides a reassuring voice for people who may be anxious or socially isolated.

◼ Putting the strategies into action.

◼ Understanding what works and what does not.

◼ Provide tailored support. No two coaching sessions are the same!

Guidance for Employers3

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Here are the draft guidelines on managing a paperless office…..

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IT Department

Training

Ease of Access

Personal & organisational benefit

Computer says No

Blend in, make it mainstream

Training, Training, Training! And context.

Reposition the adjustment – focus on the benefit, not the deficit.

What is the point if users can’t or won’t use the adjustments provided?

Increased adoption and benefit

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We provide a nationwide service through our assessment centres in the UK and Ireland.

We also travel to meet people on site at their organisations.

Emailenquiry@lexxic.com

Websitewww.lexxic.com

Contact Us

Accessible communication & productivity tools for everyone

● Overwhelmed

● Prolonged remote working

● Constant change

● Disruption to routines

● Feeling we can’t say ‘no’

We are risking burnout

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Impact

● 1 in 6 workers will experience depression, anxiety or problems relating to stress at any one time

● There were 602,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 in GB

● In 2018/19, stress, depression, or anxiety were responsible for 44% of all cases of work-related ill health and 54% of all working days lost due to health issues in GB

● 1 in 5 people take a day off due to stress. Yet, 90% of these people cited a different reason for their absence

Source: MHFA England

What the stats say…

● Presenteeism accounts for 2 times more losses than absences

● Every year it costs businesses £1300 per employee whose mental health needs are unsupported

● Mental ill health is responsible for 72 million working days lost and costs £34.9 billion each year

● Nearly 9 out of 10 people with mental health problems say that stigma and discrimination have a negative effect on their lives

Source: Mental Health Foundation UK

What the stats say…

● Communication

● Planning, prioritising

● Memory

● Focus, concentration

● Organising

● Managing stress

● Learning new processes

Imagine the impact on people with neurological conditions who may already struggle with:

1 in 10 has a neurological condition

“I fear being found out!”

“I don’t want to risk losing my job.”

“I don’t want my colleagues to judge

or exclude me.”

“I feel like I’m not good enough or smart enough.”

“I don’t want to be excluded from promotional

opportunities.”

Many hide their condition/s

What can we do to help

● Get buy-in from the top

● Train staff as Mental Health First Aiders

● Train managers

● Listen, talk to your employees, empathise

● The right tools can improve our mental health, enable us to concentrate, to focus on our purpose and ensure productivity

● When our leaders have the right tools they can engage, empower and support staff

● When staff feel empowered and focused, they can innovate, they are inclusive, and they are inspired.

Balance being human with the technology that enables us

Easy to find

Easy to use

Works with the tech and devices we already use

Accessible

Usable

Customisable

Clear benefits for all

What do we want from our technology?

What do we want our tech to do for us?

One subscription.One sign in. Any device.

OUR MISSION

We want to help unlock everyone’s full potential through technology.

OUR VISION

We see a world where difference, disability or language are no longer barriers.

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Stuart BlairWorkplace Product Manager

introducingTaljinder

Tell us a little about you - where you work, what you do

How did you discover your neurodiversities?

How does Read&Write help your working day?

Before Read&Write, what challenges did you face at work?

What coping strategies did you use?

Would you recommend Read&Write?

Questions?

Stuart Blairs.blair@texthelp.com

Aidan Healyaidanhealy@lexxic.com

Taljinder Duggaltduggal@hotmail.co.uk