New research, published on Wednesday 28 October, from The Institute of Leadership & Management has revealed a significant lack of understanding and awareness of neurodivergents in the workplace despite an estimated one in seven people being neurodivergent, which includes a range of conditions such as autism and dyslexia.
- Highest level of bias towards Tourette Syndrome and ADHD/ADD
The research into neurodiversity in the workplace found that half of leaders and managers would be uncomfortable employing or line managing someone who has one or more neurodivergent conditions.
Percentages of employers who would be uncomfortable employing or managing someone with one or more neurodivergent conditions:
- Tourette syndrome 32 per cent
- ADHD/ADD 29 per cent
- Dyscalculia 26 per cent
- Autism 25 per cent
- Dyspraxia 19 per cent
- Dyslexia 10 per cent