The report – which is based on qualitative research – found that many neurodivergent people are reluctant to be open at work due to stigma and say they face a range of challenges.
Many also find being part of an under-represented group magnifies the challenges, and that employers within the sector often miss the opportunity to benefit from specific strengths associated with neurodiversity.
It also highlights that not all workplace challenges that neurodivergent engineers and technicians face are related to the specifics of their neurotype – and it points out that challenges result from a range of other factors, including lack of awareness and understanding; neurotypical approaches and expectations being the standard for workplace behaviour; accessing workplace adaptations; and the impact of all these on sustaining good mental health and well-being.
