Neurodiversity
Alternative labels
Neurodivergent
Neurological diversity
Description
A non-pathological explanation of variations in mental functions [Wikidata]
Guide
Understanding behaviours of concern for children with disability
This policy and practice paper summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic children who display behaviours of concern.
Report
Parent-focused interventions to support the behaviours of children with disability
This resource summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic children who display behaviours of concern.
Report
Ensuring children and young people’s rights through mental health oversight
This two-year project sought to understand the extent to which children and young people, notably those involved with the Australian Capital Territory care and protection system, were being involuntarily detained and treated under the Mental Health Act.
Guide
Neurodivergence and the workplace: reducing unconscious bias in the recruitment process
This guide explains neurodivergence and its value to businesses, and highlights how unconscious bias can hinder recruitment. It offers 8 practical tips to help employers create fairer, more inclusive hiring processes.
Journal article
Short report: gendered workplace social interaction processes in autism
This study explores how autistic individuals experience workplace social interactions differently by gender. It finds that autistic women may place greater importance on navigating these interactions, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive workplace adjustments.