The word neurodiverse is sometimes used interchangeably with neurodivergent, which describes a way of thinking or cognitively processing information that is different from most people. And that difference can cause workplace challenges that affect productivity, performance, and interpersonal interactions.
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Employer Showcase: Are Your Employees Neurodiverse or Neurodivergent?
By: Aarin Harper, MS PHR, Leave and Disability Administrator, University of Iowa Health Care
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