ILRID 4657

Neurodiversity at Work: Innovations and Initiatives

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides an overview of the workforce development initiatives in technology and technology¬ intensive industries to actively recruit and hire neurodiverse individuals and the implications for HR policies and practices. The course traces the opportunities and challenges encountered across the employment process in designing and implementing these initiatives, and the importance of creating a workplace culture that includes individuals with disabilities, and those who are neurodivergent. The topics covered will include: models of effective recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, and on-the-job training; preparatory supervisor and workforce training; building a supportive workplace for all; considerations in career advancement, retention, and performance management; building internal and external support systems to support success; and metrics and analytics in determining elements of program effectiveness at individual and organizational levels.

Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Open to: undergraduate students.

Distribution Requirements (AWI-IL, ICE-IL)

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