Professor Amanda Kirby , founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions
Amanda is the founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, a globally recognised tech-for-good company specialising in neurodiversity screening and support tools for education and employment. She is an emeritus professor at the University of South Wales, honorary professor at Cardiff University, and visiting professor at Trinity College Dublin.
This month Acas launched a campaign to improve telegram database understanding and support for neurodivergent workers.
This comes at a crucial time, as more workplaces are recognising the need to be more neuroinclusive. They are seeking help on creating inclusive workplaces that embrace difference whilst providing appropriate support.
Neurodiversity at work
The campaign will equip employers with resources and advice to help foster a culture of belonging, where neurodivergent workers can thrive.
It also highlights the challenges that neurodivergent workers often face, including barriers in recruitment, workplace adjustments, and retention. The focus is on practical steps employers can take to make work environments more accessible. These include:
inclusive hiring practices – ensuring recruitment processes accommodate different cognitive styles
reasonable adjustments – providing tailored support such as flexible work arrangements and assistive technology
workplace awareness – educating employers and colleagues about neurodivergence to reduce stigma and increase understanding
The expert panel
Alongside the campaign, I chair a new expert panel by the Department for Work and Pensions: an Expert Academic Panel on Neurodiversity and Employment.
The panel is set to examine employment outcomes for neurodivergent people. Running until this summer, this initiative is expected to provide evidence-based recommendations that inform workplace practices and policy.