Welcome to the Foothold Differently Wired Hub. Here you’ll find a wealth of information, advice and support to help you learn about neurodiversity and what it means for you. Whether you have been diagnosed, believe you are neurodivergent, or support someone who is - if you want to know about neurodiversity in engineering, you're in the right place.
Differently Wired Hub
Expert information, advice and resources for established and aspiring engineers living with neurodiversity, and the people who support them.
Welcome!
What is neurodiversity?
Find out more about the different neurodiverse conditions, the strengths and challenges associated with them, and how to spot the signs that someone is neurodivergent.
Get support
Learn about the support that is available for neurodivergent people, how to get a diagnosis, and what to do if you think you or someone you know is neurodivergent.
Neurodiversity in the workplace
Discover the role neurodiversity plays in the workplace, and how improving a company's inclusivity benefits everyone.
Resources
Access a range of useful articles, downloadable guides, and videos on all things neurodiversity.
Your stories
Hear from members of the engineering community as they talk about their own personal experience of neurodivergence.
Celebrating neurodiverse engineers
Take a look at how prominent neurodiverse engineers have shaped the industry through the years.
"I think differently, my reactions are different, my ‘cause and effect’ is not the same as others’ – and that’s ok. My diagnosis is helping me understand my strengths and explain some of the challenges I’ve faced in my life."
Read Stuart's story of his experiences with Autistic Spectrum Disorder – and how his diagnosis has helped him understand himself better, and come to terms with what it means for him.
Did you know?
Research has proven a greater incidence of neurodiversity amongst engineers, with an estimated 820,000 neurodivergent people working in the engineering sector in the UK alone. Here at Foothold, we’ve noticed a considerable increase in the number of community members coming to us for neurodiversity support.
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1 in 7 people worldwide are considered to be neurodiverse [1]
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Up to 30% of engineers are estimated to be dyslexic [2]
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As many as 40% of people in the tech industry have kept their neurodivergence a secret [3]
[1] Mental Health At Work [2] Number Dyslexia [3] Macgregor Boyall
Need support?
We know that when you’re struggling it can feel difficult - even impossible - to ask for support. Whatever you're going through, you're not alone – after all, there are thousands of neurodiverse engineers just like you around the world, many of whom may be in a similar situation.
Our support is here to help you live better – whatever your circumstances. So when you’re ready to get in touch with us, we’re ready to listen and offer the support we can.