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Neurodiversity and naval architecture – pt. 2

Neurodiversity and naval architecture – pt. 2

(Part 1: https://rina.org.uk/publications/the-naval-architect/neurodiversity-and-naval-architecture-pt-1/) TNA: What are some of the benefits of hiring neurodiverse individuals? David: One trait of neurodiverse people is that, if you give us an opportunity, we’re very reliable – we’ll work for the company for 25 years. While graduates are vitally important for their skills, a lot of them tend to stay […]

Neurodiversity and naval architecture – pt. 1

Neurodiversity and naval architecture – pt. 1

Simply put, the term ‘neurodiversity’ – originally coined by sociologist Judy Stringer in the 1990s – recognises that people’s brains function in diverse ways. Neurodivergent people tend to exhibit different strengths, and undergo different challenges, to neurotypical (or, to use a blanket term, ‘normal’) people, and understanding this is key to helping them to integrate […]