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With researchers now estimating there are around 1.2 million autistic people in England, far higher than the government figure of 700,000, so all organisations need to think seriously about how they can support all of their people. There are a many ways that organisations can support their autistic employees. I wasn’t diagnosed autistic until I was 44 but I speak to a lot of people who have had to wait a lot longer than me to find out who they really are. So what can companies do to help create an autism friendly workplace? Here are just a few examples: ➡️ Sensory friendly environment: provide a quiet and calm workspace with minimal sensory distractions ➡️ Clear communication: use clear, direct and unambiguous language ➡️ Structured work environment: provide clear expectations, routines, and task instructions ➡️ Training and awareness programmes (run by neurodivergent trainers) for all staff: increasing understanding and promoting a supportive and inclusive culture ➡️ Leadership: encourage open and regular communication from the very top, reducing stigma and fear Above all, remember to work directly with employees and seek their input to ensure the effectiveness of these adjustments in creating an autism-friendly workplace. If you want to know more get in touch. #autism #actuallyautistic #diversityequityinclusion #diversityandinclusion https://lnkd.in/ewNPM_QT Image of a man standing against a wall wearing a cardigan and jeans

Dyslexia Awareness Week is a crucial initiative dedicated to increasing understanding and support for individuals with dyslexia. In workplaces, fostering dyslexia awareness involves several key strategies. Employers can offer training to employees and management teams to raise awareness about dyslexia and its potential impact on colleagues. Implementing accessible communication methods, such as providing materials in dyslexia-friendly fonts and formats, can significantly benefit dyslexic individuals. Additionally, flexible work arrangements, like extra time for reading-intensive tasks or the use of assistive technology, can empower dyslexic employees to perform at their best. Promoting an inclusive and understanding workplace culture during Dyslexia Awareness Week and beyond ensures that all employees, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities to thrive and contribute effectively to the organisation. Here at Wellity we offer a range of titles ready to support your teams around this significant awareness week... - Great Minds Don't Think Alike: Creating Neuroinclusive Workplaces - Opening Eyes - Not All Disabilities Are Visible - Caring for Carers: Supporting Caregivers - Beautiful Minds: Neurodiversity Awareness For any information on these sessions, contact our team at [email protected]. #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek2023 #Dyslexia #Diversity #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeWellbeing #WellbeingInitiatives #BetterEveryDay

Adjustments to support your autistic workforce to thrive can be simple and easy to implement depending on each individual’s needs. It could be adapting how you deliver instructions, reviewing the environment, or providing a different computer software. By making your workplace more inclusive and accessible, you can improve productivity, increase employee morale, attract and retain talent, and realise the value of having a neurodiverse workforce. During our Autism Acceptance training, you will cover relevant legislation, techniques to support, and learn about adapting environments or situations for each autistic individual. Book now or get in touch: https://buff.ly/3DPOwZu #InclusiveWorkplace #NeurodiversityAtWork #AutismAcceptance #AutismTraining #Neurodiversity Image description: The text at the top reads: "Autism Myths. Myth - Adjustments are expensive and don't work." The text at the bottom reads: "Reality - Reasonable adjustments can be simple and inexpensive, and support your colleagues to thrive. They are not only a legal requirement, but the right thing to do."

This #AutismAwarenessMonth, we're raising awareness about autism and how employers can support autistic employees to thrive in the workplace. When supporting autistic employees, just like anyone else, it's important to work with the individual. Be proactive, seek to understand, and don't be afraid to ask questions! Empathy and open communication can go a long way when supporting neurodiverse employees. 🧠💼 #AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismSupport #NeurodiversityInclusion #EmpowerAutisticTalent #InclusiveEmployment #WorkplaceEmpathy

Free webinar! Spark change in your workplace, school, and community. Discover 6 principles that foster thriving environments. While centered on improving the lives of Autistic people, these principles create inclusive spaces for all. Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/3EihEso

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! 🌟 Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Together let’s change the narrative to understand, accept, and celebrate neurodiversity! #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND Recognising the uniqueness of each customer and business, Our commitment is to provide a personalised and customised service that seamlessly aligns with your plans, whether it involves a concise strategy or a comprehensive effort. By attentively listening to your needs, we will ensure thorough preparation to meet your expectations. The VA Workroom can support you in many ways with your business. If you would like a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs, from remote administration assistance to business consultancy, please get in touch: Book consultation: https://lnkd.in/eyjJP4ae General email: [email protected] Founder email: [email protected] Mobile: 07775503758 Website: https://lnkd.in/dctTAygU #thevaworkroom #remotesupport #vaassistance #businesssolutions #businessadvice #remoteassistance #freshsolutions #remote #support #virtualassistance #virtualassistant #adhd.uk #adhdsupport #adhdvirtualassistant

Being a working mom, raising a Neurodivergent child has allowed me to tap into spaces of change, awareness, education and shifting the narrative through my own experiences. And as we drive Autism Awareness and Acceptance, in the month of April. It requires us to start opening up spaces in the workplace to have these conversations which will lead up to change, psychologically safe spaces. Awareness in the workplace is crucial for fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment which will be supportive. And these are some of the ways in which organisations can kick off their journey. 1. Raise Awareness, by aligning company values, ED&I policies in understanding employees on the spectrum and how to effectively support autistic employees in the workplace. Awareness can also be driven through training intiatives in the workplace. Ensuring accessibility to information. 2. Create a culture that embraces and values neurodiversity, fostering a culture of acceptance and respect. 3. Create a culture of Support, recognising that each neurodiverse individual is unique, including the support and accommodation they may need. 4. For organisations to actively recruit and support neurodiverse employees. Creating spaces for employees to belong and thrive. There is so much that each and everyone of us can do to shift the narrative within our organisations. It starts by us having these conversations, tapping into spaces, bringing all employees along on the journey…especially parents, caregivers and individuals who are neurodivergent. Through our own experiences we are able to be the voice for the voiceless. #shiftingthenarritive #autismawarenessmonth #bethechange #inclusiveworkplaces #AutismAcceptance

It is the start of a new year and there are now more ways than ever to work with Emily: Autism and Me to make your organisation more accessible for autistic people. Consultancy: A site visit to review what is currently accessible for autistic people and what could be improved. This will take into account the whole site including the website. A full recommendations report will be provide after the visit. Consultancy packages including mentoring or training are also available. Training: Bespoke training sessions will provide your team with a brief overview of autism, the barriers to accessibility and how to make your organisation more accessible. This can be tailored to focus on accessibility for autistic visitors, service users or employees. Access Audits: Ideal if you are running a relaxed event or performance to find out what is currently working and how the event could be more accessible. Includes attending the event or performance and a short summary report. Talks: Keynote speeches, talks and webinars available on a variety of topics that can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation. Email [email protected] to find out more. #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Accessibility #AutismAndMe #Services #Consultancy #AccessAudit #Talks #Training [ID All slides have a dark purple background with the Emily: Autism and Me logo in the top right corner which is a darker purple circle with the outline of Emily in the centre and text around the outline reading Emily Autism and Me. Text on all slides is light grey. Slide 1 has text reading Ways to work with me in 2024.... Slides 2-5 described the services detailed above: Consultancy, Training, Access Audits, Talks. Each slide has text at the bottom reading Email me on [email protected] to find out more.