Why employers should hire more neurodivergent workers

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Rob Edwards became an advocate for neurodivergent people soon after his son’s autism diagnosis nine years ago and subsequent ADHD diagnoses of other family members, including his own about three years ago.

Now, as chief executive officer of the U.K.-based Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship Association, he makes the case for why companies should hire and support neurodivergent employees: The 15-20% of the global population that includes people who have autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Keith Button
Freelance Writer

Keith Button is a freelance writer based in Valley Cottage, New York.


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