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Charlie Hart: Creating Support for Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Includability Short

Dave Holby-Wolinski, meets the Charlie Hart, a D&I specialist, consultant, HR analyst and founder of Awesome Charlie to provide guidance on how organisations can start and effectively support neurodiversity support groups.

Charlie Hart: Creating Support for Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Includability Short

Published on:
August 24, 2023

Includability Shorts: Unpacking Neurodiversity - Charlie Hart on Building Support Groups

Dive into another exhilarating episode of Includability Shorts with Dave Holby-Wolinski!

Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to many hearts: "How to Create a Neurodiversity Support Group and how to support them."

We're privileged to have on board Charlie Hart, the Founder of Ausome Charlie. As a Consultant HR Analyst, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, and a passionate ND Lived Experience Speaker, Charlie dons many hats. With credentials as an EDI Trainer and as an astute JEDI Consultant (championing Justice, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion), Charlie shares their journey as a Queer AuDHDer.

Highlights

  • 🧠 Neurodiversity encompasses the differences in all human brains.
  • 🤝 Existing employee resource groups can be expanded to include neurodiversity.
  • 📈 Though diagnosed disabilities might be low, many employees may benefit from neurodiversity support.
  • 🤖 Technology aids like those for dyslexics aren't the only determiners for support needs.
  • 💡 Support groups are for both those with the characteristic and allies.
  • 👪 Parents with autistic children, among others, may find solace in these groups.
  • 🌍 Emphasis on inclusivity: neurodiversity is about all of humanity, not just those identifying as disabled.

If you're seeking to understand, advocate for, or become part of the neurodiverse community, this 5-minute guide is your starting point.

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