The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work - Softcover

Praslova, Ludmila

 
9798890571601: The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work

Synopsis

Despite valuable skills and strong work ethics, neurodivergent individuals (those with ADHD, autism, Tourette Syndrome, and learning differences) face significant employment barriers. In the US, 30-40% of neurodivergent people and 85% of autistic college graduates struggle with unemployment.

This practical guide helps CEOs, managers, HR leaders, and change-makers build truly inclusive workplaces by addressing systemic issues that harm everyone. Drawing on 25+ years of global experience and research on uniquely inclusive organizations, the book offers:

  • An intersectional approach to neuroinclusion
  • Holistic understanding of human differences (social, cognitive, emotional, physical)
  • Comprehensive talent practices from job descriptions to leadership development
  • Global perspectives celebrating diverse neurodivergent voices
  • Actionable strategies for change at any organizational level

With a blend of lived experience, academic rigor, and accessible writing, this groundbreaking work clearly distinguishes between academic, applied, and personal content, allowing readers to navigate the material according to their needs and interests.

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About the Author

Ludmila N. Praslova, PhD, SHRM-SCP, is a professor of psychology and the founding director of graduate programs in industrial and organizational psychology at Vanguard University in Southern California. Prior to her academic career, she built and led successful intercultural relations programs in global organizations. Her current consulting is focused on supporting organizations in creating systemic inclusion informed by an understanding of neurodiversity. Her other areas of expertise include organizational culture assessment and change, workplace justice and civility, productivity and well-being, and training and training evaluation. She is the editor of Evidence-Based Organizational Practices for Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (Cambridge Scholars). She is a member of the Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2024, a cohort of thirty up-and-coming thinkers whose ideas are predicted to shape management in the coming years.

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