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Unsafe, Unheard & Misunderstood: Trauma & Neurodiversity
Many times, traditional trauma viewpoints do not fully capture the experience of neurodivergent learners resulting in many children and adults being misunderstood and many underlying needs overlooked. Trauma is a hot topic that is thankfully getting a lot of attention in…
The value of hiring people who think differently
Providing jobs for neurodivergent individuals – those with autism, ADHD and other neurological differences – can give companies and society a boost Businesses have a growing need for strong problem-solving skills and unconventional thinking, especially in their ever-more-complex technology operations.…
THE ABLEIST HISTORY OF THE PUZZLE PIECE SYMBOL FOR AUTISM
On World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd) , many neurotypical people show support and spread “autism awareness” for their autistic family members and friends by displaying the puzzle piece ribbon, wearing puzzle piece pins, and put puzzle piece stickers and…
Efforts to open up career opportunities for people with autism
A collaborative partnership between CAI and the West Virginia Autism Training Center (WV ATC) at Marshall University aims to create career opportunity for people with autism. The college support program, developed in 2002, was the first in the country, according to Executive Director Marc Ellison, Ed.D. “We support…
It’s time to put neurodiversity on the DEI agenda
Neurodivergence was coined in 1997 by Judy Singer, a sociologist and autistic woman. The term covers people whose brains function differently from what’s considered “typical”. Core types of neurodivergence are Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia. Neurodiverse people face a…
Why You Should Be Embracing Neurodiversity In The Workplace
Employers in the United States are dealing with the equivalent of the perfect storm. No, they’re not being battered by an unrelenting hurricane with a hold filled with swordfish. Even still, companies are being tossed around by the winds of…
Upskilling Neurodiverse Talent in RPA & Machine Learning
The innate abilities of neurodivergent individuals coupled with RPA training can fill in the technology skills gaps required to advance companies’ digital transformations, says Anthony Pacilio, VP of neurodiverse solutions at CAI. Digital transformation is no longer a forward-thinking decision to…
Unleashing the talent of a brain wired differently
A trained architect and Executive MBA graduate from ESCP Business School, Tommaso Davi was diagnosed with a specific learning difference years into his career and studies. Tommaso, who works internationally in developing innovative research and services for more inclusive, sustainable and…
Why cybersecurity leaders are actively recruiting neurodiverse talent
In an attempt to clamp down harder on the increased risk of cybersecurity threats to businesses, tech leaders are actively hiring neurodivergent people because of the strong problem-solving and analytical skills they can offer. The neurodiversity spectrum is wide, ranging from attention…