Or, how do you make the workplace neurodiverse-friendly? At the beginning of this century, one of the hottest trends in office design — at least at dot-coms, where companies all vied to look like they were on the cutting edge of trends — was creating a “loosened up” workplace. Companies wanted to at [...]
Does your team seem a little unfocused, less productive, or stressed out? Changing the rhythm of the workday can help employees feel recharged and better focused. A team-building exercise or another type of group activity can really help. Team-building is essential, especially for neurodiverse emplo [...]
Currently, unemployment for neurodivergent adults runs as high as 30 to 40 percent. Yet, at least 70 percent of employers worldwide, especially in the STEM and manufacturing fields, are having trouble filling open positions. How do you, as an employer, help move the needle on the hiring rate for neu [...]
A brief guide for managers: How to help neurodiverse employees set goals — job-related, task-related, and career-related — and follow through on them. Managing a neurodivergent employee — someone with autism, dyslexia, ADHD or another diagnosis — can be a perplexing challenge. Each neurodiverge [...]
The surprised little detective with a magnifying glass. A little girl in a hat and coat is playing detective. Copy space. Vocabulary Detective Activity You may have heard of, or even used, a “Vocabulary Word Wall” in your classroom. We often do this in lower elementary classrooms, but we stop there. [...]