Journal of the International Ombuds Association (JIOA)

A review of Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Interests, Issues, and Opportunities

MATTHEW L.P. RICKE

How can organizational ombuds support inclusion and equity for neurodivergent constituents in our organizations? Are there ways in which our practices could be modified to increase access for individuals across the spectrum of neurodiversity? While not specifically written for an ombuds audience, Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Interests, Issues and Opportunities (Bruyère & Colella, 2022) provides a valuable collection of essays on the topic of neurodiversity from an industrial-organizational psychology perspective, including strategies for furthering organizational equity, inclusion, and access. This article summarizes the key contributions of the text, including key terms and definitions, organizational climate considerations, disability rights and accommodation principles, and challenges within interpersonal and supervisory relationships. The author contextualizes the book within a case study, guiding ombuds to connect the core concepts of the book to organizational ombuds practice.