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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
1.How familiar are you with the concept of neurodiversity and neurodivergence?(Required.)
2.Does your organization have a formal policy for neurodiversity?(Required.)
3.What adjustments have you made for neurodivergent employees?(Required.)
4.How effective do you feel your company is in supporting neurodivergent employees' needs?(Required.)
5.Have you provided neurodiversity and/or neurodivergence training to your management and staff?(Required.)
6.What are the biggest challenges your organization faces in implementing neurodiversity policies?(Required.)
7.Are there local or regional resources you have utilized to support neurodiversity and/or neurodivergence?(Required.)
8.If answered yes on question 7, specify what resources:(Required.)
9.How do you measure the success of your neurodiversity initiatives?
10.What additional support would you need to enhance neurodiversity support at your organization?(Required.)
11.Do you believe a more inclusive workplace for neurodivergent individuals impacts overall organizational performance?(Required.)