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Autism – Employment isnt working

Post written by Marianne Eloise. Over the last year, employment has become unstable for every demographic. However, for disabled people who already struggled with the insecurity and inaccessibility of work, the pandemic has only exacerbated existing difficulties. A recent study by ONS found that the numbers are particularly dire for autistic people – more so […]

Neurodiversity and Freelancing

Our latest post explores the links between neurodiversity and freelancing. Current research shows that there are now over 6.5 million freelancers and solo self-employed people in the UK.  With numerous studies also showing that between 20%-35% of freelancers, solo self-employed people and entrepreneurs are neurodivergent, this could amount to over 2 million freelancers and solo […]

Autism and Tourette’s – Unique, United & Unheard

Here at Adjust we focus on 4 neurotypes including Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD. However it is important to remember that there are significant overlaps with other neurotypes such as Tourette’s. In this blog we explore the overlap between Autism and Tourette’s, whilst also examining the barriers woman and girls face in accessing diagnosis. We […]

The impact of home working on neurodiverse employees

Have you considered the impact of home working on your neurodiverse employees? In recent weeks the landscape of work has changed dramatically, leaving businesses to adjust quickly to a complex and extraordinary set of circumstances. The sudden and unexpected change from office to homeworking in a short space of time has been a huge adjustment […]

5 ways to achieve Neuro-Inclusion

What can we learn from the recent Npower autism employment tribunal? It can be an opportunity to provide us all with valuable lessons about neuro-inclusion. For those who haven’t read about the recent Npower autism employment tribunal, here’s a quick summary. When Tom Sherbourne joined the company as a senior analyst in October 2017, he […]

Dyslexia and Myths: Fact v. Fiction

In the second part of our series tackling some of the myths surrounding neurodiversity we focus on dyslexia myths, dyslexia is estimated to affect around 10% of the population. Myth: Dyslexia is all about problems with reading and writing Fact: While it’s true that some people with dyslexia can often struggle with reading, writing and […]

Dyspraxia and Myths: The hidden condition

In the first of our series aimed at tackling misconceptions about neurodiverse conditions, we focus on dyspraxia and myths. Myth: Dyspraxia is just another word for being clumsy Fact: As with other neurodiverse conditions including ADHD, autism and dyslexia, dyspraxia is a wide-ranging condition that affects different people in different ways. Yes, dyspraxia can often […]

How to embrace the strengths of different neurotypes

Neurodiversity is strength in difference. Here are five ways organisations can ensure an inclusive workplace for unrepresented neurotypes such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 1. Lack of awareness Lack of awareness is one of the first problems any employer needs to address. We usually start a piece of consultancy work […]

ADHD – A unique journey

Myth: ADHD is a condition that only affects “hyperactive, naughty boys”. Fact: Many women and girls with ADHD are undiagnosed because of the damaging stereotype that ADHD is primarily a young boy’s condition. As a result, many undiagnosed adults are not receiving the support that would enable them to reach their true workplace potential. Claire […]

More then words: Dyslexia Understood

We posted a blog last year called Neurodiversity Understood: An introduction focusing on neurodiversity and celebrities – including those with dyslexia. Following on from the success of that blog we’ve choose to focus specifically on dyslexia and today we highlight 5 dyslexic celebrities who shine in their chosen field because of their dyslexic strengths. At Adjust, we are […]

What is a Workplace Assessment?

If you or one of your employees has been identified as having dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or autism, you may have heard about neurodiversity workplace assessments. A neurodiveristy workplace assessment is a series of meetings where an employee, employer and an assessor will meet together in person and an assessor will ask questions about the employee’s […]

Celebrating Autism

Last year, we shared a post focusing on neurodiverse celebrities – we got such a great response we decided to do another post focusing on celebs! At Adjust, we know how valuable the differing skill sets that accompany neurodiversity can be, and that neurodivergent individuals can be highly beneficial to workplace teams. And, today, to […]

What is a Reasonable Adjustment?

You may have heard that employers must make “reasonable adjustments” for a disabled employee. This starts at the recruitment stage and continues throughout an employee’s working life. Employees with a neurodiversity including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD are considered disabled under the Equality Act. Well what is a Reasonable Adjustment? ‘A reasonable adjustment is an […]

Autism, Women and Work

Here at Adjust we believe that the figure of 4 -1 ratio of males to females being diagnosed with autism is misleading. Many autistic women and girls are going undiagnosed because of the damaging stereotype that autism is primarily a male condition. As a result, many undiagnosed autistic women are not receiving the support that would […]

The Great Cambridge University Laptop Debate

There is a debate stirring within the walls of Cambridge University. The 800 year old institution, known for its traditional values, is considering embracing the digital era with a new rule regarding use of laptops in exams. The announcement came in September, following a decline in handwriting skills amongst current students. Some students were asked […]

Neurodiversity: An Introduction

Do you know what neurodiversity means? Find out more, including which Harry Potter star has a neurodiverse condition...

Inclusive recruitment

3 practical tips to improve your recruitment process and attract the best talent...

Being autistic – how didn’t anyone know?

“Now I am able to speak freely about my needs and can manage them better. For example, I may ask not to participate in group work, see if I can sit at the back of the room, or explain that I may need to more breaks than the other employees."

Workplace sensory adjustments

How many of us struggle to concentrate in an open plan office? Many autistic employees say their senses are bombarded by noise, smell, touch and sight...