Neurodivergent individuals—those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, Tourette’s, and related conditions—often bring unique talents to the workplace: exceptional focus, creative thinking, and powerful pattern recognition. Yet many HR departments still rely on outdated frameworks for understanding and supporting these employees. Are you confident in your ADA compliance when it comes to neurodivergent workers? Do you know how to proactively handle accommodations before challenges arise? With 15–20% of people identifying as neurodivergent, it's time for your organization to be ready.
What You’ll Learn:
Why This Matters:
Protect Your Organization
Ensure compliance with federal law and reduce the risk of costly legal mistakes.
Take Action Early
Learn to recognize early signs that support may be needed, before issues escalate into disciplinary or legal territory.
Unlock Team Potential
Harness the often-overlooked strengths of neurodivergent employees to boost innovation, collaboration, and productivity.
Wendy Sellers, MHR, MHA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR has 25 years of experience in HR, change management, operations, strategy, corporate culture, and leadership development in all size businesses (local startup to global enterprise) in a wide variety of industries including healthcare, professional services, higher education, federal contractors, manufacturing, construction, engineering, public safety, non-profit and government agencies (to name a few).When Wendy says “Suck It Up, Buttercup”, this means you are about to hear all the facts, proposed solutions, and possible consequences of your...