Claire Farmer is an experienced leader across a number of fields, including education, local government and the corporate sector. She is a former headteacher and an ICF accredited professional coach with lived experience as an autistic woman. She uses her breadth of experience to support organisations in becoming inclusive, particularly around neurodivergence through, her company NeuroDIVE. She is co-Chair of Autistic Girls Network charity and has been a keynote speaker at the Women and Health conference for Leigh Day alongside Andy and Amanda McCulloch, and also at a number neurodiversity celebration events, including The Autism Show.
Description
These are the stories of real neurodivergent working lives.
Drawing on neurodivergent experiences across a wide range of settings, this powerful and practical guide shows how individuals can thrive in their careers.
With contributors who have diagnoses including (and co-occurring with) Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and Tourettes, and who work across education, public service and the corporate sphere, this is an essential handbook of lived experience that doesnt just look at the theory behind inclusion but sheds light on good and bad practices - and establishes what we can learn from both.
Chapters cover the life-cycle of a job, including finding and choosing work; navigating social environments; managing and improving your performance; and ending roles in a positive way. The challenges of being neurodivergent in the workplace are real - but this highly informative guide will steer you through effectively and successfully.