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Episode Synopsis
The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (amii) has focused on neurodiversity in the latest episode of its new podcast.
Talking Health & Wellbeing features major names in the health and wellbeing space in conversation with amii Chair David Middleton.
The latest episode in discussion with Professor Amanda Kirby, Founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions and Chair of the ADHD Foundation, focuses on neurodiversity at home and in the workplace. Amanda has lectured to more than 100,000 individuals worldwide, written over 100 research papers, and become internationally recognised in the field of neurodiversity.
In this Podcast, David and Amanda talk about how the workplace can benefit from neurodiverse employees. They discuss how employers can adopt inclusive practices to support neurodiverse people to ensure they do not feel marginalised in the workplace, which includes a candidate’s performance at an interview being used to measure their suitability for a job that may not require strong social skills or the ability to answer questions.
They talk about the nuances of language both in the workplace and in the earlier years when discussing the development of children.
Amanda shares her story about qualifying as a GP and why she changed career when her second child was diagnosed with Dyspraxia aged three. Her experience as a parent finding her way around the health and educational system led to her starting up an interdisciplinary specialist centre for parents and children to be able to provide practical, robust support.
David said: “It is clear that while we have made progress with inclusive workplaces and education settings, there is still a long way to go to ensure neurodiverse people are supported adequately. It might be the case that employers don’t even realise they are not being inclusive and my discussion with Amanda highlights that we need to improve awareness and training to ensure all bases are covered, from the interview process through to the working environment and access to support.”
amii is the voice of intermediaries and insurer members promoting and advising on health insurance, protection and well-being services to individuals and companies.
Talking Health & Wellbeing features major names in the health and wellbeing space in conversation with amii Chair David Middleton.
The latest episode in discussion with Professor Amanda Kirby, Founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions and Chair of the ADHD Foundation, focuses on neurodiversity at home and in the workplace. Amanda has lectured to more than 100,000 individuals worldwide, written over 100 research papers, and become internationally recognised in the field of neurodiversity.
In this Podcast, David and Amanda talk about how the workplace can benefit from neurodiverse employees. They discuss how employers can adopt inclusive practices to support neurodiverse people to ensure they do not feel marginalised in the workplace, which includes a candidate’s performance at an interview being used to measure their suitability for a job that may not require strong social skills or the ability to answer questions.
They talk about the nuances of language both in the workplace and in the earlier years when discussing the development of children.
Amanda shares her story about qualifying as a GP and why she changed career when her second child was diagnosed with Dyspraxia aged three. Her experience as a parent finding her way around the health and educational system led to her starting up an interdisciplinary specialist centre for parents and children to be able to provide practical, robust support.
David said: “It is clear that while we have made progress with inclusive workplaces and education settings, there is still a long way to go to ensure neurodiverse people are supported adequately. It might be the case that employers don’t even realise they are not being inclusive and my discussion with Amanda highlights that we need to improve awareness and training to ensure all bases are covered, from the interview process through to the working environment and access to support.”
amii is the voice of intermediaries and insurer members promoting and advising on health insurance, protection and well-being services to individuals and companies.
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