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Theo Smith and Amanda Kirby Books

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Theo Smith is a recruitment and talent acquisition specialist focused on diversity and inclusion. Amanda Kirby is a medical doctor and professor specializing in neurodiversity and developmental disorders.

Known for: Neurodiversity at Work: Drive Innovation, Performance and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce

Books by Theo Smith and Amanda Kirby

Neurodiversity at Work: Drive Innovation, Performance and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce

Neurodiversity at Work: Drive Innovation, Performance and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce

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This book explores how embracing neurodiversity in the workplace can lead to greater innovation, productivity, and employee engagement. It provides practical strategies for organizations to create inclusive environments that support individuals with different cognitive profiles, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. The authors combine research insights with real-world examples to show how neurodiverse talent can be a competitive advantage.

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Understanding Neurodiversity: The Foundation of Inclusion

To begin transforming workplaces, we must first truly understand what neurodiversity is and what it isn’t. The term, originally rooted in the autism rights movement, reflects the idea that neurological differences are part of the natural variation of humanity, not pathologies to be cured. Just as bi...

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Debunking Myths and Challenging Misconceptions

To build a neuroinclusive culture, we must confront the myths that keep organizations stuck. One of the most persistent myths is that neurodivergent individuals are less capable or more challenging to manage. The truth is that many so-called ‘challenges’ emerge only because environments are not desi...

From Neurodiversity at Work: Drive Innovation, Performance and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce

About Theo Smith and Amanda Kirby

Theo Smith is a recruitment and talent acquisition specialist focused on diversity and inclusion. Amanda Kirby is a medical doctor and professor specializing in neurodiversity and developmental disorders. Together, they advocate for systemic change in how organizations understand and support neurodi...

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Theo Smith is a recruitment and talent acquisition specialist focused on diversity and inclusion. Amanda Kirby is a medical doctor and professor specializing in neurodiversity and developmental disorders. Together, they advocate for systemic change in how organizations understand and support neurodiverse employees.

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