The purpose of Neurodiversity Network is to provide resources for neurodivergent job seekers and neurodivergent students, employers & universities, & the support of the neurodiverse community. Our mission is to consolidate various neurodiversity resources into one place. The goal is to enhance neurodiversity awareness and neurodiversity acceptance for neurodivergents to find meaningful employment and educational experiences.
LEARN |
Identify your strengths, learn how to market yourself through career preparations & enhance your skills, find a college campus with neurodiversity initiatives, or simply focus on self care.
WORK | After you update your resume, explore neurodivergent job boards, find a neurodiverse employers to work for, or explore entrepreneurship for a meaning experience
CONNECT |
Find your neurodiverse communities through a forum/group or on LinkedIn. Connect with employers and professionals at a career fair or conference.
ACHIEVE | Be inspired by neurodivergent leaders, educate the community, and share your experiences for others through a podcast, book, or an article.
Highlighted Resources of the Month:
Neurodiversity Career Connector [U.S.]
A collection of employers committed to neurodiversity-focused hiring initiatives. Though we span many industries, we share a belief that organizations thrive when they tap into the unique talents of their employees, and individuals thrive when they can present their best self at work. We strive not only to match neurodivergent job seekers with meaningful jobs but also to provide the training and support needed for career growth and success.
Terms and definitions
Neu·ro·di·ver·si·ty
is the diversity of human brains and minds – the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species.
Neu·ro·di·ver·gent
sometimes abbreviated as ND, means having a brain that functions in ways that diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of “normal.”
Neu·ro·typ·i·cal
often abbreviated as NT, means having a style of neurocognitive functioning that falls within the dominant societal standards of “normal.”
People represented in this category are those with typical diagnostic labels such as: ASD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, intellectual disabilities, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and dyslexia.
“ neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general ”