It’s International Women's Day, the theme for 22 is Break The Bias. In this latest blog our own Nicole Done writes about amazing women who each embody the truth that neurodivergence is a strength.
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The tight labour market is great news for #neurodivergent job seekers. Right now Xceptional need skills in Software Development, Tech Support and Data. JavaScript, React, Vue, Azzure or AWS.
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Right now we have a number of employers genuinely interested in creating a diverse workforce. If you are neurodivergent and identify as non-binary or female please register today via our website.
No formal diagnosis necessary.
The 2021 Autism Explained Online Summit has kicked off! 20+ fascinating sessions over 5 days. It is a free event, with talks available all this week. Let us know in the comment what you have watched or are interested in watching.
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Inspiring words from Charlotte Valeur at the #autismatwork summit. Here are her considerations for employers:
- #Diversity without #inclusion is an illusion
- Welcome disagreement
- Provide mental support to all, not just for neurodivergent
- Focus on strengths, not weaknesses.
Meg Harris shares her inspiring story of Olympic Gold from her quarantine hotel to school children across NSW. This story gives a glimpse of what we could all achieve if there was true acceptance of all disabilities in the world!
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A year ago this NDIS video 📹 on Xceptional was published. We consistently hear this is one of the best videos about us. It does a fantastic job of showing the win-win advantage that we create. If you haven’t seen it yet, take a look 👀
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In this article on innovation, author Mark Palmer explains the benefits of hiring autistic people, who often bring fresh perspectives to a problem. Different ways of thinking are vital to come up with new products and stay ahead of the competition.
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Self care is so key in tough times. In this article, Barb Cook brings tips for positive self care, including mindfulness, learning when and how to say no, and using interoception as a self-care ‘tool’ to better understand how you feel. xceptional.io/employees/what…
“We recognised we had to start looking at the non-traditional talent pool,” says Heather Ricciuto, IBM. This BBC article looks at new pathways in infosec: Self taught job-seekers, those with non-tech backgrounds and retraining existing staff. bbc.com/news/business-…
Autistic people are all different and have different skills, abilities and needs. Here are some tips for talking to an autistic person, written by Mark Palmer, an autistic blogger. Many thanks to Mark for contributing this article. xceptional.io/employers/5-th…
Tom Stoltman has become the first Scot to win the World’s Strongest Man title. Tom is autistic and says being autistic “helps him to thrive as a professional athlete, calling it his “superpower”. Read more here: scotsman.com/sport/other-sp…
Great to see Andy Parker, Chief of Continuous Improvement at Rolls Royce, Chartered Engineer and autistic, giving his perspective, along with those who work closely with him. ow.ly/tB3M50FkEF9