How to support colleagues at work with autism and ADHD
In this episode of the Strong When We Belong podcast series, Mona Bitar, EY UK&I Vice Chair and Austin Swain, discuss a later in life diagnosis of autism and ADHD.
In the eighth episode of the Strong When We Belong podcast series, Mona Bitar, EY UK&I Vice Chair, speaks to Austin Swain, Partner, EY Lane4, EY Professional Services Limited, about his later in life diagnosis of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Austin openly shares his biases and assumptions around his diagnosis and personal journey to learning his own behaviours and accepting them.
He shares how teams can support colleagues who may be struggling with certain tasks in their day-to-day work life, sharing real life examples to explain how individuals can drive positive change.
Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
Key takeaways:
- Understand how ADHD and autism might affect an individual in the workplace.
- Learn the biases and assumptions people may have towards ADHD and autism and how you can break down those barriers.
- Discover how compassion and kindness supporting colleagues in their day-to-day work life can drive positive change.
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Podcast
Duration 17m 08s
