Books
A deeper exploration on the subject and a detailed explanation of how different brain profiles are wired.
Armstrong T. The power of Neurodiversity: unleashing the advantages of your differently wired brain. 1st paperback ed. Boston: Da Capo Press; 2011
Only available in Dutch.
Schepers S. Als alle breinen werken: waarom ruimte voor neurodiversiteit op het werk goed is voor iedereen. 1st ed. Amsterdam/Antwerpen: Business Contact; 2023
Only available in Dutch.
Springveld N. Autisme: een biografie. 1st ed. Amsterdam: Uitgeverij Atlas Contact; 2026
Scientific articles
General literature
Neurodiversity at work
Explanation of the concept of neurodiversity, the paradigm shift, and the qualities and challenges of individuals with ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, and dyslexia.
Doyle N. Neurodiversity at work: a biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults. Br Med Bull. 2020 Sep 30;135(1):108-25.
When I say … neurodiversity paradigm
The authors advocate a philosophical reorientation in the way medical education values diverse modes of thinking and learning: the neurodiversity paradigm.
Shaw SCK, Brown MEL, Jain NR, George RE, Bernard S, Godfrey-Harris M, et al. (2024). When I say … neurodiversity paradigm. Medical Education. 2024 Nov;59: 466-468.
Formal Versus Self-Identified Neurodivergence
This study investigated the added value of using self-identification of neurodivergence next to formal diagnosis in predicting cognitive differences.
Van Rijswijk J, Curșeu PL. Formal Versus Self-Identified Neurodivergence: A Comparative Study in Work Environments. Behav Sci (Basel). 2025 Mar;15(4):420.
Workplace-related literature
Neurodiversity at Work
This study examined neurodivergence within the UK labor market. The research focused on the experiences and perceptions of both employees and employers. Respondents were asked to complete a questionnaire about their experiences, attitudes, and intentions regarding neurodiversity, employee retention, well-being, and the potential intention to leave the organization.
McDowall A, Doyle N, Kiseleva M. Neurodiversity at Work 2023 [Neurodiversity business report commission]. Birkbeck University; 2023.
Neurodiversity at Work: Challenges and Opportunities for Human Resource Management
A systematic review of the neurodiversity literature, organized according to stages of the employee lifecycle.
Volpone SD, Hennekam S. (2025). Neurodiversity at Work: Challenges and Opportunities for Human Resource Management. Human Resource Management. 2025 Nov;65(2):447-471.
From inclusion to (neuro)divergent safe space in organizations
A critical review of the concept of ‘safe space’, articulated through four interrelated forms of space: the social relational safe space, the physical safe space, the autonomous safe space, and, at its core, the inner safe space.
Scholz F, Kersten A, Szulc J. From inclusion to (neuro)divergent safe space in organizations. International Journal of Management Reviews. 2026 Feb:e70019.
Literature specifically related to healthcare
Feeling like an untapped resource. Experiences of working life among nurses with ADHD and/or autism: An interview study
A qualitative study drawing on semi structured interviews with 17 nurses with ADHD and/or autism aimed to describe their experiences of working life.
Hedlund Å, Jordal M. Feeling like an untapped resource. Experiences of working life among nurses with ADHD and/or autism: An interview study. Int J Nurs Stud. 2024 Oct;158:104857.
An exploration into the prevalence and experience of neurodiversity among staff at a UK high-secure psychiatric hospital
A survey study investigating the prevalence of neurodivergence and the experiences of staff at a high-security psychiatric hospital in the UK.
Walker F, Samya Sri A, Murphy D. An exploration into the prevalence and experience of neurodiversity among staff at a UK high-secure psychiatric hospital. Crim Beh Ment Health. 2024 Dec;34(6):510-524.
What about neurodiversity among nurses? A cross-sectional exploration of work environment and health among nurses with ADHD and/or autism
An online survey study among 99 nurses with ADHD and/or autism aimed to examine associations between workplace characteristics, perceived health, and satisfaction with the care provided.
Hedlund Å, Jordal M. What about neurodiversity among nurses? A cross-sectional exploration of work environment and health among nurses with ADHD and/or autism. Work. 2025 Mar;80(3):1287-1295.
Scoping review of neurodiversity in nursing workplaces
An overview of the available literature on the workplace experiences of neurodivergent nurses.
Pohlmann MR, Hill PL. Scoping review of neurodiversity in nursing workplaces. Research in Neurodiversity. 2025 Nov;1:100007.
Neurodivergence Among Nurses in the Workforce: A Scoping Review
An overview of the available literature on neurodivergence in nursing, including the current knowledge gaps.
Deterding K, Halabi Najjar R, Roach A, Cloyes KG. Neurodivergence Among Nurses in the Workforce: A Scoping Review. J Adv Nurs. 2026 Apr 16.
Media
Neurodiversity Pride Day: What does neurodiversity mean?
Films
