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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

Characteristics of Autism

Here are some of the characteristics of autism:

  • Appear different/weird/unusual/have unusual interests.
  • Honest and use logic.
  • Rituals and patterns of behaviour.
  • Have sensory difficulties (lights, sounds, smells)
  • Executive functioning difficulties (getting distracted, blocking out other events).
  • Well above average with some things but well below average with other things (Spiky profile).