Neurodiversity_Accommodations_Checklist.md

Neurodiversity Accommodations Checklist

Visual Accommodations

• Provide templates of forms or documents.

• Develop written or pictorial reminders, checklists, written schedules on post-its, paper, or electronic devices.

• Use a flowchart to describe the steps involved in a complicated task.

• Provide email, memos, evaluations, and instructions in writing.

• Other: ______________________________________________________________________

Notes:

Preparation Accommodations

• Provide notice before changes.

• Provide advanced notice of topics to be discussed in meetings.

• Other: ______________________________________________________________________

Notes:

Communication Accommodations

• Allow alternative forms of communication (i.e. email, IM, text).

• Allow for written vs. verbal response.

• Allow for increased processing time.

• Avoid figurative language, rhetorical questions, idioms, irony, sarcasm, etc.

• Other: ______________________________________________________________________

Notes:

Work Style Accommodations

• Preference for meetings & 1:1’s to occur within a certain time frame.

• Preference to work alternative hours (be available within a given time frame, but work later at night, or earlier in the morning). “Modified work schedule.”

• Preference for long periods of work vs. several interruptions.

• Preference for using personal or specific office supplies (pens, desk organizers, etc.).

• Preference for creating and/or formatting day-to-day task lists, forms, etc.

• Install space enclosures (cubical walls).

• Reduce harsh/fluorescent lighting.

• Provide natural light (desk near window, etc.) if possible.

• Provide a private workspace.

• Other: ______________________________________________________________________

Notes:

Sensory Accommodations

• Provide a noise cancelling headset/headphones.

• Provide sound absorption panels.

• Provide a white noise machine.

• Allow employee to work from home.

• Minimize noise in the work environment.

• Install space enclosures (cubical walls).

• Reduce harsh/fluorescent lighting.

• Provide natural light (desk near window, etc.) if possible.

• Provide a private workspace.

• Other: ______________________________________________________________________

Notes:

Structural & Organizational Accommodations

• Provide clear, specific job tasks.

• Provide a structured work pattern.

• Create a flowchart of tasks that must be performed at the same time.

• Create a checklist for completing a larger task.

• Assign a new project only when a previous project is complete.

• Allow supervisor to prioritize tasks.

• Provide a “cheat sheet” of high-priority activities, projects, people, etc.

• Divide large assignments into several small tasks.

• Assign one tasks at a time.

• Provide step-by-step written instructions around how to accomplish a given task.

• Routinize work activities from the first day.

• Provide immediate & clear feedback.

• Assist employee in assigning priority to assignments.

• Provide timelines for completion of tasks.

• Provide project deadlines on a calendar.

• Other: ______________________________________________________________________

Notes:

Any Additional Accommodations

Healthcare Provider Signature: ________________________________ Date: ___________

Employee Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ___________

Supervisor Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ___________

HR Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________