Including Neurodivergent Workers

Neurodivergent people often experience major barriers to employment before they can even begin a job. Many neurodivergent people are unemployed or under-employed as a result.

Various aspects of the recruitment and hiring process—from job descriptions to interviewing—can pose challenges that may deter neurodivergent job candidates from applying for open positions. These include social and communication barriers, understanding job requirements, and access to online systems and other software for applying to jobs and assessing job candidates. Thus, organizations are developing ways to bring their recruitment and hiring processes in line with more supportive human relations (HR) practices.

Finding Neurodivergent Workers

A variety of organizations, agencies and programs are available to help employers source and hire neurodivergent workers.

Job Descriptions and Interviewing

Good job descriptions and interview processes can help attract skilled candidates, including neurodivergent workers.

Workspace, Work Schedules and Other Accommodations

A supportive work environment can be helpful for all employees, including neurodivergent workers.

Evaluation

Neurodivergent employees, just like all employees, want to build skills and advance in their careers.