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9:00 am Neurodiversity & Employment Symp... @ Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Neurodiversity & Employment Symp... @ Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Neurodiversity & Employment Symposium 31 May 2019 Brisbane QLD @ Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Dyslexia, ADHD & Autism EARLY BIRD PRICE TIL 30TH APRIL 2019 DATE & TIME 31st May 2019, 9am to 5pm PLACE Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD TICKETS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO 200 About the event…. Thriving Now is hosting its inaugural Neurodiversity and Employment Symposium, promoting a positive and productive focus ... Read more
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9:30 am Empowerment on the Autism Spectr... @ Penrith RSL Club
Empowerment on the Autism Spectr... @ Penrith RSL Club
Aug 16 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Empowerment on the Autism Spectrum Workshop with Barb Cook & Yenn Purkis – Penrith NSW @ Penrith RSL Club
About the workshop… This workshop focuses on strategies and supports to empower women and non-male individuals on the autism spectrum in gaining self-advocacy and self-determination skills to set them on a pathway to a more fulfilling life. Throughout this workshop, Barb and Yenn will explore issues faced by autistic individuals in a variety of life ... Read more
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Autism Hiring Initiatives and the Importance of Workplace Inclusion

Autism Hiring Initiatives and the Importance of Workplace Inclusion

"You’ve likely heard of the broad scale hiring initiatives to attract an untapped and underemployed talent pool. But I venture to guess, you’ve likely not heard of models of workplace inclusion practices. That’s because there aren’t a lot of models out there.

Take for example autism hiring initiatives. Where there are many initiatives for hiring autistics, there are no readily available models for inclusion for the autistic employees.

Autistic individuals often have coexisting conditions. For instance, as an adult on the autism spectrum, I have dyslexia, PTSD, and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). That doesn’t take away from my ability to give 100% to my job and succeed, but it adds to my need to be understood and valued. It means I don't respond well to critical feedback, because of past trauma; and it means I have extreme empathy for people who have similar conditions.

An autism hiring initiative that doesn’t focus on inclusion measures—such as support means for mental health issues, learning disabilities, and autism awareness—puts organizations and individuals at risk..." Samantha Craft ... See more

‘We can have a diverse place, but unless you really have inclusion, meaningful inclusion, where people feel they are welcomed in the workplace, they have a stake in the work, it’s really difficult to retain a qualified workforce . . ... See more

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Reluctance from senior male workers to mentor female co-workers has increased in the last year. https://t.co/RyEuRAD1Ru via @TheFeedSBS

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19 May

Autism 101 For Busy Parents is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENTS!

To celebrate we have a special launch day offer:
Get 30% OFF ALL COURSES TODAY ONLY.
(Use discount code: LAUNCHDAY)

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Join us next week on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 for a workshop on mental health and autism; more info at https://t.co/nWGZfQdQQo

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