Neurodiversity Resources

General

Welcomed and Valued - GMC resource

https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/guidance/welcomed-and-valued

Welcomed and valued provides advice on how medical schools and postgraduate educators can provide support.

BBC Resource videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2Mez9THUoyc

A video demonstrating how neurodivergent individuals may struggle with busy working environments and interacting with colleagues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZLyGuVTH8sA

A video allows the viewer to experience the physical and sensory challenges that neurodivergent people would face on a typical day at work.

National Autistic Society video

https://youtu.be/aPknwW8mPAM

A video allowing the viewer to experience an autistic person walking through a shopping centre, ending in a meltdown.

Cognassist

https://cognassist.com/

https://cognassist.force.com/support/s/article/How-to-support-neurodiverse-learners?language=en_US

Cognassist was created with one idea in mind: to ensure neurodiversity is embraced every day in employment and education.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

https://www.cipd.co.uk/

https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/neurodiversity-at-work_2018_tcm18-37852.pdf

https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/relations/diversity/neurodiversity-work

A professional body for experts in people at work, championing better work and working lives by setting professional standards for HR and people development.

Reasonable Adjustments at Work

BMA resource

https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/reasonable-adjustments/making-reasonable-adjustments

https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/reasonable-adjustments/reasonable-adjustments-throughout-the-stages-of-medical-education-and-training

Disabled Students Allowance:

https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa

Disabled Students’ Allowance is support to cover your study-related costs because of any disability.

ADHD

ADHD Foundation

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/

The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based lifespan service.

AADD-UK

https://aadduk.org/

https://aadduk.org/help-support/coaches/

AADD-UK is a small, unfunded charity running some affiliated support groups and an online community.

Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)

https://chadd.org/for-adults/workplace-issues/

American charity offering information, advocacy and support for those with ADHD.

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service

http://www.addiss.co.uk/

Information and resources about ADHD for anyone who needs assistance.

UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN)

https://www.ukaan.org/clinicians_resource.htm

An organisation providing support, research and training for mental health professionals working with adults with ADHD.

Autism

National Autistic Society

https://www.autism.org.uk/

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment/employing-autistic-people/employers

A large support, education and advocacy society.

Autistic Doctors International (ADI)

https://autisticdoctorsinternational.com/

www.facebook.com/AutisticDoctors

A large organisation of 700+ autistic doctors working in support, advocacy, research and education.

Autistic fatigue and burnout resources

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/autistic-fatigue

Video showing what it’s like when an autistic person is overloaded with information

https://youtu.be/9bC5Daif__8

Video with examples of helpful adjustments made by employers

https://youtu.be/bcMMW8Yjod8

NICE: Guidance

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142

Thriving Autistic

https://www.thrivingautistic.org/workplace/

https://www.thrivingautistic.org/workplace-resources/

https://www.thrivingautistic.org/healthcare/

A volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation that is committed to empowering and promoting the well-being and human rights of autistics and other neurodivergent people.

Changes in the Concept of Autism - Francesca Happé CBE - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnU01HBN6zg

Discovering your autism later in life - a personal experience from Lauren Ober - US podcaster

https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/life-examined/autism-diagnosis-neurodivergence-mental-disorders9-29-24/lauren-ober-the-loudest-girl-in-the-world-autism

Dyslexia

British Dyslexia Association (BDA)

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

A membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE)

https://www.sess.ie/dyslexia-section/dyslexia-workplace

A council set up to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities

The Dyslexia Association

https://www.dyslexia.uk.net/employers/

https://www.dyslexia.uk.net/employers/tda-in-the-workplace/workplace-needs-assessment/

An organisation providing support and services for dyslexic children and adults of all ages, their parents/families, educators, employers and the wider community.

Made By Dyslexia

https://www.madebydyslexia.org/assets/downloads/EY-the-value-of-dyslexia.pdf

https://www.madebydyslexia.org/

https://www.madebydyslexia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Join-The-Dots-Workplace-Guide-1.pdf

Made by Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexic individuals.

Dyslexia Foundation

https://www.dyslexia-help.org/

https://www.dyslexia-help.org/dyslexia-support-agency/dyslexia-support-agency-study-skills-support-agency

An organisation working with individuals, groups and large statutory and vocational organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors offering innovative solutions to adults with Dyslexia.

Dyscalculia

The Dyscalculia Association

http://www.dyscalculiaassociation.uk/

The Dyscalculia Association was established to promote understanding of dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties.

The Dyscalculia Centre

https://www.dyscalculia.me.uk/

A centre providing a range of information on dyscalculia

Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia Foundation

https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/

An organisation supporting individuals and families.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10459-021-10029-y