Neurodiversity is increasingly recognised in organisations, yet many neurodivergent employees continue to feel misunderstood, under-supported, or assessed through a deficit-focused lens, risking talent loss and missed opportunities.
Lumina Learning’s global research into neurodivergent talent explores how behaviours commonly associated with ADHD and autism are often misunderstood and undervalued, increasing the risk of misjudged performance, talent loss and missed opportunities for organisations.
Drawing on data from over 700 participants worldwide, we’ll explore how different behavioural qualities can be effective, or become overextended, depending on the context and what that means for organisations seeking to create fairer, more effective workplaces that brings out the best in everyone’s performance potential.
What you’ll learn
- What our research reveals about supporting better performance and development for neurodivergent talent
- Why behaviours linked to ADHD and autism are often misunderstood at work
- How stereotypes and workplace norms can undermine capability and contribution
- What “overextended strengths” look like, and how they affect engagement and wellbeing
- Practical considerations for creating neuro-inclusive environments where people can perform more effectively