Neurodiversity makes teams more productive, says recruiter

Research shows a boost in productivity and team spirit with hires of people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia/DCD

Peter Brabazon, CEO with Specialisterne Ireland, a not-for-profit specialist recruitment service, says independent research has shown that work teams with neurodiverse members are more productive.

Companies are seeing an increasing range of benefits from employing graduates with neurodivergent challenges, says Peter Brabazon, CEO with Specialisterne Ireland, a not-for-profit specialist recruitment service.

Neurodiversity views conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia/DCD as a natural variance of the human brain rather than something to be cured. Specialisterne is working to reverse patterns of unemployment, which can be as high as 85% for some people with neurodivergent conditions.