Theo Smith on Neurodiversity Click IQ Academy Podcast

In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Theo Smith about Neurodiversity in hiring and employment.

They talked about:-


Why being a champion of neurodiversity is important to him
His journey of exploration is going on, and how this has been driven by finding out he himself is neurodiverse
That 15% of the population think differently and are neurodiverse
What he's doing to be an advocate for neurodiversity
Some of the initiatives businesses (including NICE) are undertaking around this topic
Why it is important for employers to look at Neurodiversity, particularly when hiring
How employers can become better at hiring (and retaining) neurodiverse talent, and some of the challenges they'll need to overcome
Why businesses shouldn't be afraid of neurodiversity, and it's all about treating people as individuals