{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ed7c7fc6026c06a84c024f2/5fa166756dd5e517906f7f78?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Thinking differently about neurodiversity","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ed7c7fc6026c06a84c024f2/1604412603963-9b5beab1f6ef4e18462f0e965d054a02.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Whether or not you’re up to date with the language around&nbsp;neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other terminology, most workplaces include people who think differently, and who might be part of a neurominority.</p><p><br></p><p>To help us demystify neurodiversity and get proactive, we’re joined by Dr Nancy Doyle, CEO and founder of Genius Within, Adrian Ward, Head of Disability Partnerships at the Business Disability Forum and Erin Fulton-McAlister, Acas workplace adviser. We look at:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What neurodiversity is&nbsp;</li><li>Why we need to pay attention to it&nbsp;</li><li>Creating a workplace that celebrates and capitalises on neurodiversity&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode resources&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://archive.acas.org.uk/neurodiversity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Acas neurodiversity guidance</a></p><p><br></p><p>BDF &amp; Genius Within <a href=\"https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/knowledge-hub/resources/checklist-for-neurodiversity-commissioning/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Commissioning framework </a>and <a href=\"https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/knowledge-hub/resources/how-to-commission-services-for-supporting-neurodiversity-at-work/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">how to commission guide</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.acas.org.uk/tailored-support-for-your-workplace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Contact an Acas adviser</a>&nbsp;for a free advisory conversation</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/acaspodcast/episodes/talking-human-to-human-disability-in-a-pandemic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Related Acas podcast - disability</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Organisations:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://www.acas.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Acas</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Business Disability Forum&nbsp;</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.geniuswithin.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Genius Within&nbsp;</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>For podcast and event updates sign up to our free&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bit.ly/3HBWTbr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">email newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>Transcript available at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.acas.org.uk/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.acas.org.uk/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Acas"}