Chapter Questions
how can you support disclosure of neurodiversity?
Be open about your efforts in neurodiversity training.
You know that one of your employees has auditory sensitivities. What is one way that you can help accommodate them?
Provide them with headphones. Noise-reducing headphones can help the employee block out noise when needed.
What does ADA stand for ?
Americans with Disabilities Act
What is a major challenge for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace?
feeling the need to camouflage themselves
What is the effect of social interactions on many neurodivergent individuals?
They find social interactions exhausting. Neurodivergent individuals can get sensory overload, which can lead to exhaustion.
What kind of accommodations will NFCU provide?
Navy Federal policy is to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and maintain confidentiality of employee records, medical inquiries, and medical exams, in accordance with the ADA.
What is one advantage autistic individuals can bring to the workplace?
deep learning on topics
What can you do to accommodate the communication needs of neurodivergent individuals during meetings?
Provide attendees the information in multiple formats.
What kind of leave accommodations does NFCU offer?
Short term & long term disability leave
How would you describe neurodiversity?
as a social movement
What is the advantage of remote work to neurodivergent employees?
It provides flexibility and independence.
If the employees are having a challenging day, they can pause their work and resume again later to be more productive.
What kind of accommodations are not included in "reasonable accommodations?"
Reasonable accommodations do not include:
You are an HR representative for your company. What can you encourage managers to do when handling after-work social events so all employees, including neurodivergent individuals, are comfortable?
Ensure that social events are 100 percent optional.
How can managers help employees best communicate while working remotely?
Ask employees what communication works best. Neurodivergent or not, everyone has a different preferred communication style
How can you get medical accommodations at NFCU?
You will need a doctor / therapist to support accommodations and sign on any paper work required. Then you will need to obtain your job description & complete a Medical Accommodation Request Form with therapist/doctor. The submit to medical accommodations via HR portal.