CII launches neurodiversity guide

On World Autism Day

Adam Saville
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Overview and tips for insurance managers supporting autism spectrum disorders in the workplace

As part of its push for diversity and inclusion, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has partnered with Aon and Willis Towers Watson to provide a guide for neurodiversity in the workplace. Launched on World Autism Day (2 April), the guide gives an overview of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as well as tips for interviewing, managing and supporting individuals with ASD. The CII said ASDs are estimated to affect 1% of the population worldwide and it's also estimated that more than 80% of adults with ASDs are unemployed or underemployed. The industry body added that for businesses...

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