Dr Jennifer Huffman is a neurodivergent neuropsychologist who specializes in supporting and advocating for autistic and other-neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan. She is also a business owner and has run her own psychological services company for the past 12 years. Dr Huffman's unique perspective on neurodivergence, including her personal experience and story, her experience of working with autistic and other neurodivergent individuals both in and out of the clinic, and her business experience will provide valuable insight to businesses who may be working with or seeking to work with autistic and/or other neurodivergent individuals.
Neurodivergence captures many different differently abled individuals that may communicate, learn, socialize, and/or have emotional differences. Just as there are many celebrated strengths with individuals with certain types of neurodivergence, such as the association between dyslexia and entrepreneurship or ADHD and creativity, there are many untapped strengths in autistic and neurodivergent individuals. However, potential obstacles also exist related to communication challenges, executive functioning difficulties, sensory issues, and other obstacles that can limit their success in the workforce. Learning how to support neurodivergent individual strengths while overcoming their obstacles is beneficial to not only the employee but the employers as well. Autistic and other-neurodivergent individuals are a vastly untapped workforce who, when given the right environment, can be an invaluable and important contribution to the community workforce.
Understanding the Neurodivergent Mind in the Workforce: Perspectives from a Neurodivergent Neuropsychologist
Neurodiversity in the workforce recognizes and values the diverse range of neurological differences among individuals, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others. It promotes the idea that these differences should be embraced and accommodated in the workplace, rather than seen as deficits or obstacles. By fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates neurodiversity, organizations can tap into the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals, leading to increased innovation, productivity, and overall success. This talk, provided by a neurodivergent neuropsychologist, aim...Read mores to give an overview of neurodiversity in the workforce, highlight its potential benefits, problem solve possible obstacles, and make recommendations for hiring, team building, and retention. Autistic and other neurodivergent individuals are an untapped workforce who, with the right environment, can make invaluable and important contributions to the community workforce. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Analyze autism and other types of neurodivergence from a neurodiversity perspective and their often untapped potential for occupational success.
- Explain strengths of hiring neurodivergent individuals and list possible accommodations needed to support their success in your industry.
- List factors that support hiring, training, retention, and success of autistic and neurodivergent individuals in the workforce.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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01:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM EST
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Jennifer Huffman PhD, ABPdN
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Activity/Program ID: 646725
Title: Understanding the Neurodivergent Mind in the Workforce: Perspectives from a Neurodivergent Neuropsychologis
Start Date: 11/14/2023
End Date: 12/31/2023
Credit Hours Awarded: 2.00
Credit Type: HR (General)
Activity/Program ID: 646725
Title: Understanding the Neurodivergent Mind in the Workforce: Perspectives from a Neurodivergent Neuropsychologis
Start Date: 11/14/2023
End Date: 12/31/2023
Credit Hours Awarded: 2.00
Credit Type: HR (General)
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