Share your tips and advice with fellow public servants around the world by answering: [Can you share an example of an adjustment made in the workplace for neurodivergent colleagues – either one you've seen or would like to see?](https://apolitical.co/questions-answers/can-you-share-an-example-of-an-adjustment-made-in-the-workplace-for-neurodivergent-colleagues-either-one-youve-seen-or-would-like-to-see) Check out the answers and add your own. ## Resources from the speakers - [Abigail Agyei's presentation slides](//assets.ctfassets.net/txbhe1wabmyx/GxgifxsySqiNLCXDXee3g/8c4f2789f129b6b086c5f970ff6be0c1/Slides_-_How_to_nurture_neurodivergent_talent_in_the_public_service.pptx) - Abigail Agyei's TedX talk: [Yes, Black women have ADHD too and need your attention!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x7I2Jc9ebY) - [Diagnosis pathways for Adult ADHD](https://adhduk.co.uk/diagnosis-pathways/) - Abigail Agyei's [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-agyei-mbe/details/featured/) - Jonathan Mok's [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankhmok/) Some particularly helpful posts on Helen Jeffries' blog, [Autistic Civil Servant](https://helenjeffries.wordpress.com/) - [Opening the Conversation on Autism Reasonable Adjustments](https://helenjeffries.wordpress.com/2022/11/16/opening-the-conversation-on-autism-reasonable-adjustments/) - [I think my colleague is autistic – help!](https://helenjeffries.wordpress.com/2023/03/21/i-think-my-colleague-is-autistic-help/) - [Why is my autistic staff member so difficult??](https://helenjeffries.wordpress.com/2023/03/11/why-is-my-autistic-staff-member-so-difficult/) ## Apolitical resources - [How to hire public servants with disabilities](https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/how-to-hire-public-servants-with-disabilities), article by Jonathan Mok - [How we evaluate work can bar people with disabilities from a government career](https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/evaluate-work-people-disabilities-government-jobs), article by Jonathan Mok - [Getting the maximum benefit out of neurodiversity](https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/getting-the-maximum-benefit-out-of-neurodiversity), article by Helen Jeffries - [‘Sifting out’ the autistics](https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/sifting-out-the-autistics), article by Helen Jeffries - [A letter from the autistic colleague you didn’t know you had](https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/a-letter-from-the-autistic-colleague-you-didnt-know-you-had), article by Helen Jeffries - [Getting the maximum benefit out of neurodiversity](https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/getting-the-maximum-benefit-out-of-neurodiversity), article by Helen Jeffries - [“I want to communicate and be understood, but it’s a struggle”](https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/i-want-to-communicate-and-be-understood-but-its-a-struggle), article by Helen Jeffries ## Resources from the community - [The ADHD Adults Podcast](https://www.adhdadult.uk/podcast/) - [City of London Police first in the country to screen suspects for ADHD](https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/city-of-london-police-first-in-the-country-to-screen-suspects-for-adhd/) - [The Radical Promise of Truly Flexible Work](https://hbr.org/2023/08/the-radical-promise-of-truly-flexible-work) - [Why National Security Needs Neurodiversity](https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RBA1875-1.html) - [Manual of Me framework](https://www.manualof.me/) - [goblin.tools](https://goblin.tools/) - [ACED's Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool for workers](https://aced.iwh.on.ca/jdapt/worker-en) --- An estimated [15% of people are neurodiverse](https://delphiniumcc.co.uk/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=Neurodiversity%20is%20a%20term%20used,is%20thought%20to%20be%20neurodiverse.). Neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia and many more. Organisations are finally beginning to recognise the immense value of diverse perspectives, talents and ways of thinking. But how do you create an environment that fosters inclusion and empowers neurodivergent individuals to thrive? Watch this free online workshop to learn about how to create great places for neurodivergent people to work. You’ll hear about key topics such as accessibility, support systems and fair hiring practices. ## Who should watch: This workshop is for public servants and policymakers at any level in government who want to create a fairer workplace environment where neurodivergent individuals can flourish. __Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about [collaborating with us](https://apolitical.co/partnerships/).__ *Picture credit: Pexels*