Neurodiversity Works
The Autism Queensland (AQ) Neurodiversity Works Toolkit provides practical resources for employers and workplaces to support inclusive practices and create meaningful opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent employees.
The Neurodiversity Works (NDWorks) project was delivered by Autism Queensland with support from the Queensland Government Workforce Connect Fund and concluded in June 2025. NDWorks supported employers to build genuinely inclusive workplaces through practical strategies to recruit, retain, and support autistic and neurodivergent employees. The projectโs work and learnings have been brought together in this legacy resource toolkit, designed to support employers to continue building more inclusive workplaces.
The toolkit’s resources are based on common questions asked by managers during education and retention sessions throughout the NDWorks project. They provide practical guidance to help employers create inclusive workplaces where all employees can thrive. The resources are organised by topic area and designed to be practical, strengths-based, and neurodivergent-affirming.
FAQ Resource 'Quick Links'
Not sure what you’re looking for? That’s okay. Here are some frequently asked questions to get you started. Explore these quick links to find practical advice, strategies, and resources to help you create a more inclusive workplace and support neurodivergent employees:
- Iโd like to better understand neurodiversity
- An employee has shared their needs with me. What now?
- How can I support employees who havenโt disclosed their needs?
- How can I help my employees succeed at work?
- How can I communicate more effectively with my team?
- How do I discuss and put workplace adjustments in place?
- How can I better understand an employeeโs reasoning behind behaviour?
- How should I approach performance concerns?
- How can I build a more inclusive team culture?
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Section 1: Understanding Neurodiversity
Building a shared understanding of neurodiversity can help support more inclusive workplace practices. The resources in this section introduce key concepts, terminology, and common misconceptions.
Section 2: Communication & Collaboration
Communication is central to workplace inclusion. These resources provide practical strategies to support different communication styles, deliver feedback effectively, and create inclusive meetings and interactions.
Section 3: Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Creating inclusive workplaces involves more than individual supports. These resources explore workplace culture, psychological safety, inclusion, disclosure, and the systems that help employees feel safe, valued, and supported.
- Download Building a Culture of Inclusion & Support Within Your Team Tip Sheet here.
- Download Supporting a Safe Environment for Employees to Share Diagnosis Tip Sheet here.
- Download Supporting an Employee After They Share Their Needs Tip Sheet here.
- Download Inclusive Workplace Practices (Without Requiring Disclosure) Tip Sheet here.
- Download Addressing Workplace Ableism Tip Sheet here.
Section 4: Workplace Supports & Adjustments
Workplace adjustments help employees participate fully and perform at their best. These resources provide practical guidance on identifying, implementing, and reviewing supports, including accommodations for sensory differences.
Section 5: Performance & Success at Work
Supporting employee success involves setting clear expectations, understanding potential barriers, and addressing concerns in a constructive and collaborative way.
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