Promoting neurodiversity without perpetuating stereotypes or overlooking the complexity of neurodevelopmental disorders

The characteristics, symptoms, and abilities of one individual with ASD, ADHD, and/or dyslexia may be very different relative to others with the same diagnoses. [...]we believe that it is not useful for organizations to characterize individuals based on a single neurological condition like ASD, ADHD, or dyslexia or by the broader category of neurodiverse or neuroatypical. [...]general mental ability is considered by many to be a better predictor of job performance compared to specific abilities (Ree & Carretta, 2022). [...]we believe that a more sensible approach would involve partnering with school districts, colleges and universities, and vocational training programs to provide opportunities for neurodiverse individuals to gain job skills and other workplace experiences. Organizations could also reconsider the necessity of hiring practices that may disproportionally screen out neuroatypical applicants such as minimum educational qualifications (e.g., GED versus high school diploma or college degree) or the lack of a prior criminal record.