Around 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, meaning their brain processes information differently from what is considered “neurotypical.” By creating inclusive workplaces that support neurodiversity, it benefits both employers and employees.
ACAS research highlights that 45% of line managers lack organisational knowledge about neurodiversity, with 59% not knowing how to make a reasonable adjustment to support a neurodivergent employee.
ACAS provides advice to employers to help build inclusive organisations, raise neurodiversity awareness and support employees with reasonable adjustments.
Find out more here.
Author: Camille Renard – External Affairs Co-ordinator, ACAS
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