All About Neurodiversity

This video explores the concept of neurodiversity, highlighting the unique neurological differences found in individuals with conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. It emphasizes the strengths and challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and the importance of creating inclusive environments to harness their potential.

Just like our fingerprints, all our brains are unique. But for the majority of people, their brains are similar enough that there are largely no obvious differences in how they function. They have differences in things like skills, preferences, and styles, but mostly, their brains mean they perceive the world in the same way. However, for others, their brains are more fundamentally different. They have differences in things like social understanding, sensory processing, communication, and information processing. These differences are a result of neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This natural variation in our brains is called neurodiversity. Those of us with no neurological conditions are neurotypical, and those of us with neurological conditions are neurodivergent. Neurodivergent people think differently. Their unique perspectives and experiences mean they can often excel at creativity and innovation, have highly specialized skill sets, and an ability to hyperfocus. If embraced, this can be a huge advantage to organizations and society. However, the differences neurodivergent people experience can make life challenging. In order to thrive at work, they often need some simple accommodations. For example, a sensory calm environment to recharge in, or a routine with the same start and end times. Approximately one in seven people are neurodivergent. So not only is embracing neurodiversity critical for a truly inclusive organization, but it also presents organizations with a huge potential.