Tag: Neurodiversity
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6 principles for designing with neurodiversity in mind
“Mum it’s too noisy. Mum it’s too bright. Mum I didn’t want that colour. Mum it’s itchy. Mum I can’t find it.” These are all daily refrains that have peppered my home life for as long as I can remember. Once I knew the cause, understanding the complaints and preventing them became far easier. But…
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Neurodiversity in construction: ‘stop putting people into boxes’
He describes himself as “amazing at starting businesses, coming up with ideas, finding the right people to run businesses, and building teams”. But he is quick to admit: “I am atrocious [at] processes and systems, which absolutely leave me fried.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Embracing neurodiversity creates better companies, study shows
The majority of project managers in construction believe their company has directly benefited from extra adjustments to accommodate neurodivergent staff, according to new research. The survey – conducted by the Association for Project Management (APM) in partnership with Censuswide – revealed 97.5% of construction project managers believe the introduction of inclusive policies, such as more structured…
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Neurodiversity toolkit developed for construction leaders
Sara Barnes, pre-construction and marketing manager at Interclass, said: “We created this toolkit to give managers in construction something practical they can use every day. The training has already helped raise awareness of neurodiversity, and this toolkit is now about helping managers put that learning into action. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Neurodiversity toolkit developed for construction leaders
Sara Barnes, pre-construction and marketing manager at Interclass, said: “We created this toolkit to give managers in construction something practical they can use every day. The training has already helped raise awareness of neurodiversity, and this toolkit is now about helping managers put that learning into action. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Employers must improve neurodiversity awareness, report shows
Neurodivergent colleagues could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, according to a new study. Research by the Association for Project Management (APM) has identified that people with neurodevelopmental conditions – such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorder – could bring unique insights and talents…