Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodivergent Talent in Tech Teams

What if the tech industry's approach to neurodiversity is backwards? Through twenty years of navigating tech as an autistic woman, and now running a CIC supporting neurodivergent young women into tech careers, I've discovered that neurodivergent talent isn't just about filling diversity quotas - it's about gaining unique problem-solving approaches that can transform your team.
This session provides practical strategies for both team leaders and neurodivergent professionals, based on real-world experience. We'll explore:

How neurodivergent perspectives lead to innovative technical solutions
Practical techniques for creating truly inclusive team environments
Specific strategies for communication and collaboration that benefit everyone
Real case studies from both corporate environments and our CIC's success stories

You'll learn concrete approaches for moving beyond basic accommodation to actively benefiting from neurodivergent talent, with examples of how diverse thinking styles strengthen technical teams and drive innovation.

Understand how neurodivergent perspectives can enhance technical problem-solving and innovation Learn practical techniques for creating genuinely inclusive team environments Gain concrete strategies for effective communication and collaboration in neurodiverse teams