Neurodiversity in NWA: Current Trends and Challenges-Employer

Employer Questionnaire

Objective: To assess the level of awareness, implementation, and effectiveness of neurodiversity policies in Northwest Arkansas workplaces.

Helpful terms:

Neurodiversity: Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits.

Neuroinclusion: the practice of creating environments that support people with neurological differences

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* 1. How familiar are you with the concept of neurodiversity and neurodivergence?

1 – Not at all familiar

2 – Slightly familiar

3 – Somewhat familiar

4 – Moderately familiar

5 – Extremely familiar

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* 2. Does your organization have a formal policy for neurodiversity?

Yes

Not sure

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* 3. What adjustments have you made for neurodivergent employees?

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* 4. How effective do you feel your company is in supporting neurodivergent employees' needs?

Highly Ineffective

Ineffective

Somewhat Effective

Effective

Highly Effective

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* 5. Have you provided neurodiversity and/or neurodivergence training to your management and staff?

Yes

Plan to

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* 6. What are the biggest challenges your organization faces in implementing neurodiversity policies?

Lack of awareness

Cost

Manager reluctance

Employee disclosure issues

Balancing needs across all workers

Lack of support from leadership

Need for extended time to accomplish

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Are there local or regional resources you have utilized to support neurodiversity and/or neurodivergence?

Yes

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* 8. If answered yes on question 7, specify what resources:

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* 9. How do you measure the success of your neurodiversity initiatives?

Improved hiring and retention rates of neurodivergent individuals

Enhanced employee satisfaction and engagement surveys

Positive feedback from neurodivergent employees or team members

Increased awareness and participation in neurodiversity training programs

Achievement of specific organizational diversity and inclusion goals

Positive impact on innovation and problem-solving within teams

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* 10. What additional support would you need to enhance neurodiversity support at your organization?

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* 11. Do you believe a more inclusive workplace for neurodivergent individuals impacts overall organizational performance?

Yes

Unsure