Supporting neurodiversity in manufacturing
We were delighted to have been asked to co-create a 13 page feature in Manufacturing Digital magazine. You can read the full version here, but below is some of what we talked about.
Manufacturing and neurodiversity is a hot topic right now. But if you are a manufacturing company how do you support your neurodivergent employees. Or if you are neurodivergent yourself, or suspect you are, how can you work in manufacturing successfully?
Read on to find out:
What's the most common misconception you see about ADHD and autism?
A lot of people think that all autistic people or all those with ADHD are the same.
There can be similar traits and challenges within each condition and across the neurodiversity spectrum, but each person neurodivergent is different.
This is very important to remember, especially within the workplace. Not all autistic people are maths geniuses and not all ADHD people are outgoing and love to socialise.