Global Neurodiversity Perspectives: Cultural and Institutional Contexts Shaping Inclusion

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Neurodiversity recognizes cognitive, communicative, and behavioral differences as natural forms of human variation, shaped by biological, social, and cultural contexts. While scholarship on neurodiversity in organizations has grown rapidly, much of this work remains grounded in Western assumptions about “typical” behavior, disclosure, support, and inclusion. As a result, limited attention has been paid to how neurodivergent identities and experiences are shaped across diverse cultural, institutional, and national contexts. This panel brings together scholars from multiple geographic regions to advance a globally informed conversation on neurodiversity in work and society. Panelists will examine how cultural norms influence the recognition and interpretation of neurodivergent traits, how national policy frameworks and institutional infrastructures shape access to support, and how organizations respond to neurodivergent employees across countries. Drawing on cross-cultural research and regional case insights, the panel highlights how stigma, disclosure, leadership practices, and support mechanisms vary worldwide, producing both shared challenges and context-specific dynamics. By moving beyond Western-centric frameworks, this panel contributes to a more culturally grounded understanding of neurodiversity and offers insights for researchers, educators, policymakers, and organizations seeking to foster inclusive, equitable, and context-sensitive approaches to neurodivergent inclusion globally.

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