Just like life outside, the workplace is a hugely diverse environment. At UBC and the VPFO, we celebrate diversity and the strengths that diversity in the workplace can bring.
Neurodiversity is the term used to describe natural variations in the human brain. It relates to differences in the way we think, process, learn and behave.
1 in 7 people is neurodivergent, meaning their brain functions differently in one or more ways than is considered standard or typical. Some examples of neurodiverse conditions include ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Tourette’s syndrome.
How can I learn more?
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism at the UBC has a free online course on autism and neurodiversity in the workplace that includes a series of five self-paced, interactive modules filled with useful activities and videos.
- Who: Designed for anyone interested in better understanding autism and inclusive employment
- How: Self-paced, online
- Cost: Free