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Autism and Neurodiversity Workplace Masterclass - Sports Edition

Resources

ANC Sports Edition Day 1 - What is Autism?
Supporting Video: Autism and Neurodiversity Sport Masterclass with John O' Kane - Day 1
What is Autism?
Different Names for Autism
Autism Myths
Characteristics of Autism
Autistic Strengths within Sport
Autistic Struggles within Sport
What is Neurodiversity?
ANC Sports Edition Day 2 - The Recruitment Process
ANC Sports Edition Day 2 - Supporting Video - Sport Masterclass
Key Points From Day 1
Job Applications and Applying For Jobs
Job Applications and Applying For Jobs - Cover Letters and CV's
Waiting to hear if they have an interview or not
The Interview Process
Onboarding
Managing the Employee
ANC Sports Edition Day 3 - What is ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia?
Supporting Video - Autism and Neurodiversity Sport Masterclass with John O'Kane
Key Points from Day 2
What is ADHD?
Characteristics of ADHD
ADHD strengths within sport
ADHD Struggles within Sport
What is Dyspraxia?
Characteristics of Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia Strengths within Sport
Dyspraxia Struggles within Sport
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia Strengths within Sport
Dyslexia Struggles within Sport
The Recruitment Process of Hiring and Retaining them
ANC Sports Edition - Day 4 - What is Mental Health and the Effects on Employees
Supporting Video - Autism and Neurodiversity Sport Masterclass with John O'Kane - Day 4
Key Points from Day 3
Famous Sports People with Neurodiverse Conditions
What are Mental Health Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression

ADHD Strengths within Sport

People with ADHD possess many fantastic traits and attributes. Whilst there can be some big downsides to having ADHD in the football world, there are many positives. They tend to have high levels of creativity, which can naturally can lend themselves to showcasing a bit of genius in their work or coaching.

Here are some of the strengths people with ADHD have:

  • Motivation, Drive and Determination – can inspire others/set high targets/will to win.
  • Risk taking – all successful athletes/players/coaches need to take risks.
  • Passion and Hyperfocus – you have to love what you do, hard work = success.
  • Living in the moment.
  • Entrepreneurism.
  • Creativity and outside the box thinkers.