What to consider when working with neurodivergent colleagues
Outlining the steps that we can take to create an equitable working environment for neurodivergent colleagues.
Jenni Guthrie, Deputy Chair of the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers Special Interest Group shares the steps that we can take to create an equitable working environment for neurodivergent colleagues.
Talking points
This video looks at:
- Checking assumptions around normative practice and behaviour.
- How we analyse and respond to the behaviours that we are observing.
- Cultural humility.
- A cultural approach to neurodivergence.
Length: 7 minutes
Reflective questions
Consider examples from your own organisations and practice:
- What assumptions do you hold around neurodivergence, and how might you create the space to question these?
- How might you develop and encourage cultural humility within your team?
Professional Standards
PQS:KSS - Organisational context | Developing excellent practitioners | Creating a context for excellent practice | Organisational context | Developing confident and capable social workers
CQC - Well-led
PCF - Diversity and equality
RCOT - Support development
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