The term 'neurodiversity' became more widely understood
following the introduction of the Acas Code of Practice in March
2019, which highlights why employers should support neurodiversity
in the workplace. The code states that businesses might be obliged
to treat certain types of neurodiversity as a 'disability'
under the Equality Act 2010 and make reasonable adjustments to
remove or minimise any disadvantage neurodiversity places
individuals at.
The code sets out steps for managers to take in response to
neurodiversity. To identify specific actions that should be taken
for each individual, an assessment must be made about how
neurodiversity affects them in particular. Experts may need to be
consulted if employers are unsure what adjustments to make.
