Neurodiversity: the untapped competitive advantage | Andrew Pfeiffer | TEDxCanberra

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Neurodivergent people have profound strengths. However, they are much more likely to be unemployed. In his passionate talk, data leader and proud advocate for neurodiversity inclusion Andrew Pfeiffer shows the TEDxCanberra audience the positive impacts of being part of a truly inclusive workplace. Andrew is an enthusiastic data leader and a proud advocate for neurodiversity inclusion. In 2019, Andrew unexpectedly discovered that he is autistic. This revelation transformed Andrew’s life by profoundly increasing his self-awareness of his strengths and areas of development.

Andrew passionately advocates for the inclusion of neurodivergent staff in the workplace. He cultivates employee resource groups and regularly delivers presentations about neurodiversity to various audiences, including senior executives. He wants everyone to know that organisations will have a competitive advantage if they harness neurodivergent talent through inclusive recruitment practices and workplace culture. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/ted