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supporting neurodiversity in an evolving workspace
Stuart BlairWorkplace Product Manager
Aidan HealyCEO
Taljinder DuggalInclusive Technology User
Donna ThomsonMarketing Manager
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#SupportNeurodiversity
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.
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?
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