This presentation explores how organizations can better understand, include, and empower neurodivergent employees in the workplace. Participants will learn about the concept of neurodiversity, common barriers to employment and advancement, and practical communication and feedback strategies that promote equity and belonging. Through real-world examples and interactive checklists, attendees will identify concrete steps to create neuroinclusive hiring, supervision, and professional development practices.

Emphasis will be placed on recognizing the strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to the workforce and on reframing “struggles” as skill gaps rather than will gaps. The session aims to equip community partners and employers with actionable tools to foster retention, engagement, and mutual understanding across diverse minds.

Emily Raclaw, MS, LPC, CRC, serves as the Director of On Your Marq, a college success program designed to assist neurodivergent students in navigating the college landscape at Marquette University. With almost 20 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in educational settings, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the program. As a neurodivergent professional herself, Emily is deeply passionate about promoting disability as a form of diversity and advancing the understanding of neurodiversity. She has presented at numerous conferences and conducted trainings for institutions across the country.

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