Supply Chain Advice Pack: Supporting Neurodiversity In Retrofit
Introduction
Retrofit projects depend on diverse teams working across offices, sites and within people’s homes. During retrofit projects it is common to work with people who think differently, such as those who are neurodiverse. Neurodiversity refers to the natural differences in how people think, learn and process information. Across the construction sector, of which retrofit is part of, it is around 1 in 4 workers identify as neurodivergent, significantly higher than the general UK estimate (1 in 7). Project-based research shows 46% of construction project professionals consider themselves neurodivergent, compared to 31% in other sectors.
When organisations understand and support neurodiverse ways of thinking, they see improvements in problem‑solving, innovation, risk management and overall quality. But without the right support, challenges such as stigma, unclear communication and sensory overload can negatively affect performance and wellbeing, often leading to more absences and higher staff turnover.
This advice pack offers practical, evidence‑based steps to help organisations embed neuro‑inclusive practices across the retrofit environment.
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