As we are all wired differently, neurodiversity central to all our interactions and processes within our team and beyond.
Here’s how it all fits together as we see it, starting with our simple framework.
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Our Starting Point
No two people think alike or experience the world in the same way.
Embracing neurodiversity at work is about far more than adjustments and accommodations - and it begins with the fundamental appreciation of the fact that every team and every organization is by definition neurodiverse.
What This Means
How we all experience the world of work varies according to how our own unique brain is wired. At work, it’s helpful to consider the following four areas specifically:
COMMUNICATION
How we prefer to communicate, in different context, differs. Don't assume that others necessarily share your preferences here!
PROBLEM-SOLVING
We all have different approaches to problem-solving - not everybody is a verbal, visual thinker who wants to problem-solve at a whiteboard.
LEARNING
Different learning styles have long been recognized, but too often these are poorly understood and barely catered for.
ENVIRONMENT
We all experience the world differently at a sensory level, and preferences when it comes to where we are able to do our best work.
Our Approach: The UP Model
Our certifications, resources and workshops all take the same approach to neurodiversity at work, one that combines the following two key elements.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
Proactive steps to embrace different thinking styles. A concept originally developed in architecture, as architects looked to build spaces that worked for everybody, the principles of Universal Design can be applied across all aspects of work and collaboration
PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH
Ensuring individuals in the team are empowered to work at their best. Some people may find that their own brain wiring means they need certain flexibility or adaptations in order to achieve optimal output: this approach always puts them in the driver's seat.
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