Neurodiversity

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal explores the link between supporting neurodivergent people at work and better business performance.

Mark Scully founded his own executive coaching firm to raise awareness of the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace and support young professionals.

ICAS Council Member Emily Kennedy CA discusses having dyslexia, comparing herself to others and how it’s time to stop thinking that one way of working is appropriate for everyone.

Samantha Frost CA, Director at Think Consulting and Think Wellbeing, discusses gender bias in the workplace, shifting attitudes towards career breaks, the power of mentoring and the pressure that’s placed on women to act as role models.

Chris Wongsosaputro CA discusses leading with inclusion in mind, being empathetic and his aspirations for UK politics and beyond.

If someone is ‘neurodivergent’ it means they have a brain that functions differently to that of a ‘typical’ or ‘normal’ brain.

This article has been written from the point of view of someone who lives with neurodiverse people.

This article aims to bring awareness about the language we use around neurodiverse people and to help challenge stereotypes.