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DESCRIPTION:Imagine discovering that your brain is equipped in a rare\, nic
 he operation system. No wonder the standard software does not suit your ha
 rdware and you keep encountering difficult situations… Once you discover
  it is just software incompatibility and you update the right app versions
 \, the world starts being more comfortable! Unfortunately\, few apps only 
 have adapted versions.\nIt is estimated that neuroatypical people constitu
 te even up to 15-20% of the population. According to “the geek syndrome 
 hypothesis” - autism\, but also ADHD are likely to be common in people w
 orking in the IT industry. Neurodivergent people have a chance to become w
 onderful specialists and bring variety to the team thanks to a slightly di
 fferent perception\, special interests or ability to hyperfocus. Their pre
 sence can help introduce better practices such as clear communication and 
 transparency. On the other hand\, they are at risk of having various troub
 les in the world adapted to the neurotypical folk. \nThe author will prese
 nt the current state of science on neurodiversity\, the challenges faced b
 y neurodivergent IT specialists and possible improvements to make the work
 place more inclusive for everyone. As a neurodivergent advocate\, an IT pr
 ofessional and a biologist with scientific mindset\, she will combine her 
 own life and career experience as a neuroatypical person with psychologica
 l knowledge which will create a unique perspective. The goal is to prove t
 hat neuroatypical people constitute a large part of the IT community and t
 hat even small actions can help meet their needs - and not only make their
  life easier\, but also add more creativity to IT teams!
DTSTAMP:20260712T091332Z
LOCATION:South Hall 2A
SUMMARY:Neurodiversity in the IT industry. Why do YOU need to know more abo
 ut it? - Amelia Walter-Dzikowska
URL:https://programme.europython.eu/europython-2024/talk/ZXXDBV/
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