How Neurodiversity Fuels Productivity, Job Satisfaction, and Innovation

Approximately one in five Americans is neurodiverse, which includes conditions such as Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, and Tourette's syndrome. Chances are excellent that some of your colleagues are neurodiverse and face challenges that are not immediately visible. Dr. Matthew Zakreski, co-founder and lead psychologist at The Neurodiversity Initiative, is an internationally recognized expert on neurodiverse employee-employer relations and an advocate for neurodiverse individuals in the workplace. Dr. Matt, as his clients call him, serves as a professional advocate for neurodiverse individuals in the workplace. From their northern New Jersey office, Dr. Matt and his team offer therapy and assessments to individuals. He also engages in public speaking and corporate training and serves as a mediator between neurodiverse employees and their bosses. Dr. Matt shares that employers who acknowledge and accommodate those who think and behave differently see enhanced workplace productivity, job satisfaction, and innovation. ​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Matthew Zakreski, The Neurodiversity InitiativePosted: September 23, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:12 Episode: 13.15 RELATED EPISODES: It's Likely You'd Never Hire Someone Like Gregory Shepard, And You'd Be Mistaken "The Diary of a Manic OCD Bookseller" Will Make You Laugh, Tear, and Be a Better Businessperson Is Your Entire Workforce Male, Christian, Straight, and Able-Bodied? Probably Not.