NENPHL Neurodiversity Ecosystem Mapping Tool – Category Glossary

Neuroinclusive Expertise

  • ERG development – Find connections to local neurodiversity ERGs/BRGs and reosurces to start or sustain an employee group.
  • Healthcare: Diagnosis – Find connections to neuro-affirming evaluation and diagnosis resources, including referral steps and access information.
  • Healthcare: Intervention – FInd connections to neuro-affirming therapeutic supports (e.g., SLP, OT, counseling) for communication, regulation, daily living, and work readiness.
  • Higher Ed: High Support Needs – Find connections to college programs offering intensive, wraparound supports across academics, social life, daily living, and career readiness.
  • Higher Ed: Low Support Needs – Find connections to college offerings with targeted coaching, accommodations navigation, peer supports, and career services.
  • Neurodivergent career opportunities – Find connections to non-profit organizations that support neuroinclusive hiring, job matching, internships, and entry pathways.
  • Neurodivergent coaching – Find connections to self-described coaches and mentors that may support skills such as goal-setting, workplace navigation, and executive-function strategies.
  • Neurodivergent lived experience – Find connections to neurodivergent individuals to expand your knowledge and understanding of the neurodivergent experience.
  • Neurodiversity Hiring Program – Find connections to guidance on creating or maintaining a structured neurodiversity hiring program, including outreach, supports, onboarding, and metrics.
  • Neurodiversity research – Find connections to organizations that support studies, reports, and data related to neurodiversity.
  • Neuroinclusive policies and procedures – Find connections to resources for accomodations processes, interview practices, and sensory-friendly norms.
  • Post-secondary transition – Find connections to resources that bridge high school to college, training, or work through coordinated planning and skill building.
  • Specialized K-12 – Find connections to K-12 programs and services related to IEPs, inclusive classwooms, and transition planning.

Employment Engagement

  • Accessible interviews – Find connections to organizations who have implemneted accessible interview options (such as question previews, alternative formats, extended time, or work samples).
  • Active ND at Work Program – FInd connections to organizations who currently operate a structured neurodiversity at work program for hiring, onboarding, and retention.
  • Create/Maintain ERGs – Find connections to organizations who have created or sustained a neurodiversity ERG/BRG.
  • Employee-Led Inclusion Initiatives – Find connections to organizations who support employee-driven efforts to improve accessibility and processes for neurodivergent employees.
  • ND Candidate Point of Contact – Find connections to organizations who provide a dedicated point of contact for neurodivergent candidates (for example, a disability/neurodiversity recruiter or email)
  • ND Internship Opportunities – Find connections to organizatiosn who offer internships targeted to neurodivergent candidates or in partnership with neurodiversity programs.
  • ND Metrics Tracking – Find connections to organizations who include neurodiversity and/or disability metrics in DEI training or dashboards.
  • Neurodiversity Training – Find connections to organizations who have trained employees on neurodiversity awareness, inclusion, and day-to-day practices.
  • Neuroinclusive Benefits Considerations – Find connections to organizations who have reviewed or updated benefits with neuroinclusive needs in mind.
  • Past ND at Work Program – Find connections to organizations who previously operated a neurodiversity at work program and documented practices or lessons learned.
  • Supported Employment Program – Find connections to organizations who partner with providers or run supported employment with job coaching and on-the-job supports.
  • Other – Find connections to organizations who engage in neurodiversity efforts not covered by the categories above.
  • None of the above – FInd connections to organizations who have not indicated specific engagement in these categories.