When we published our Neurodiversity in Engineering and Technology report in November 2023, we laid out 7 key commitments that we’re making to improve neuroinclusion across the organisation and wider sector. One of these commitments was to create a toolkit with a focus on practical actions and advice for supporting a neurodivergent person at work. We’re very pleased to now be able to share that resource with you. Read our new toolkit here.

Our toolkit, titled ‘Understanding neurodivergence at work’, is aimed at organisations, employers and colleagues of neurodivergent people, as well as neurodivergent individuals themselves. Within, you’ll find important information about different neurodivergent conditions, how the related traits may manifest at work, and what you can do to support them (or yourself) and create a positive working environment.

We also touch on some key related topics, including the impact of intersectionality on challenges, being a positive neurodivergent ally, and information on assistive technology and software that can be helpful to neurodivergent individuals (and many neurotypical people, too!)

Alongside the toolkit, we have also gathered a series of anonymous case studies from neurodivergent engineers and technicians, who share how their neurotype affects the way they work, their unique strengths and the adjustments that have been made to make their work day more comfortable. Read our case studies.

If you have any feedback on this resource, we’d very much like to hear it. Please comment below or send any feedback to inclusion@theiet.org.