# xceptional.io

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## Homepage

- [Home - Xceptional Academy](/content/site-root.html): Xceptional Academy supports organisations across Australia to create safe, inclusive and productive workplaces where neurodivergent employees can thrive. (1 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [#AUTISM - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/autism/index.html) (1 words)
- [solutions/index.html](/content/solutions/index.html) (1 words)
- [neurodivergent-friendly job interviews - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/neurodivergent-friendly-job-interviews/index.html) (55 words)
- [neurodiversity hiring practices - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/neurodiversity-hiring-practices/index.html) (55 words)
- [neuro-inclusive hiring - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/neuro-inclusive-hiring/index.html) (55 words)
- [neurodivergent recruitment barriers - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/neurodivergent-recruitment-barriers/index.html) (55 words)
- [contact/index.html](/content/contact/index.html) (1 words)
- [inclusive recruitment process - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/inclusive-recruitment-process/index.html) (55 words)
- [Neuro-Inclusive Hiring: 5 Recruitment Practices That Are Quietly Filtering Out Your Best Candidates](/content/tag/inclusive-job-descriptions-for-neurodiversity/index.html) (83 words)
- [Inclusive Leadership Lessons from Coach Ted Lasso - Xceptional Academy](/content/4827-2/index.html): In today's workplace, leadership styles have evolved to embrace more inclusive, empathetic, and holistic approaches. One unexpected yet prime example of this modern leadership archetype can be found not in boardrooms but on a fictional soccer field. "Ted Lasso," Apple TV+'s surprise hit, showcases an American coach's journey as he leads an English football team, (1 words)
- [Blog - Xceptional Academy - Page 2](/content/blog/page/2/index.html): Neurodiversity experts (1 words)
- [Nurturing Neurodivergent Talent: Onboarding for Success - Xceptional Academy](/content/nurturing-neurodivergent-talent-onboarding-for-success.html): Nicole Done has over 25 years of workingin the neurodiversity space and currently leads Xceptional's neuro-inclusive initiatives to achieve the overall vision of unlocking neurodivergent potential for exceptional workplaces. In this three part series, Nicole shares best practices for nurturing Neurodivergent talent in the workplace, the crucial point following the recruitment process - beginning with Onboarding for Success. Part One (1 words)
- [Articles - Xceptional Academy](/content/category/articles/index.html) (1 words)
- [Embracing Neurodiversity: Personalising Onboarding - Xceptional Academy](/content/embracing-neurodiversity-personalising-onboarding/index.html): Nicole Done, with over 25 years of expertise in the neurodiversity space, continues to lead Xceptional’s neuro-inclusive initiatives. In this three-part series, we delve into the intricacies of nurturing neurodivergent talent beyond recruitment. Following Part One of Xceptional's Nurturing Neurodivergent Talent series, we will now focus on embracing neurodiversity by personalising the onboarding experience.Part two (1 words)
- [What is behind the rise in ADHD diagnoses? - Xceptional Academy](/content/what-is-behind-the-rise-in-adhd-diagnoses/index.html): What is ADHD? ADHD Australia provides a useful definition, ADHD refers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a complex neuro-developmental disorder which affects a person’s ability to exert age-appropriate self-control. It is characterised by persistent patterns of inattentive, impulsive, and sometimes hyperactive behaviour, and is frequently accompanied by emotional regulation challenges. In recent years, the (1 words)
- [Nicole Done - Xceptional Academy](/content/author/nicole/index.html) (1 words)
- [Inclusive Hiring - Xceptional Academy](/content/category/inclusive-hiring/index.html) (55 words)
- [Coaching - Xceptional Academy](/content/category/coaching/index.html) (1 words)
- [Aron Mercer - Xceptional Academy](/content/author/aron-mercer/index.html) (1 words)
- [Mayuri Saxena - Xceptional Academy](/content/author/mayuri/index.html) (55 words)
- [neuroinclusive leadership - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/neuroinclusive-leadership/index.html) (1 words)
- [Creating Safe Spaces: Addressing Psychological Safety in the Workplace - Xceptional Academy](/content/creating-safe-spaces-addressing-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace.html): Psychological injuries take time, attention and resources to manage. They are damaging for individuals who experience psychological injuries, managers, HR business partners and teams. In this article, I will cover the new requirements for employers to actively manage psychological injury, the unique risks neurodivergent staff face and how to mitigate them. As well as the (1 words)
- [neurodiversity manager training - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/neurodiversity-manager-training/index.html) (1 words)
- [The Evolution of Xceptional – From Hiring Neurodivergent Talent to Fostering Inclusive Teams - Xceptional Academy](/content/the-evolution-of-xceptional-from-hiring-neurodivergent-talent-to-fostering-inclusive-teams.html): In 2017, Xceptional started a mission to create meaningful careers for neurodivergent talent. Our initial focus was providing technology services, namely software testing. Our aim was to bridge the gap between neurodivergent individuals and employers. The employers we approached had other ideas, they were interested in hiring skilled neurodivergent individuals for themselves. From there we (1 words)
- [Business - Xceptional Academy](/content/category/business/index.html) (1 words)
- [how to support neurodivergent employees - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/how-to-support-neurodivergent-employees/index.html) (1 words)
- [neuro-inclusive workplace - Xceptional Academy](/content/tag/neuro-inclusive-workplace/index.html) (1 words)
- [stay-connected/index.html](/content/stay-connected/index.html) (1 words)
- [contact-us/index.html](/content/contact-us/index.html) (1 words)
- [neurodiversity-inclusion-training/index.html](/content/neurodiversity-inclusion-training/index.html) (1 words)
- [on-demand-training/index.html](/content/on-demand-training/index.html) (1 words)
- [**Jargon-Heavy, Ambiguous Job Descriptions**](/content/neuro-inclusive-hiring-filtering-out-best-candidates.html): Your hiring process isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as designed — and that’s the problem. Here’s what to change. You’ve invested in diversity training. You’ve updated your careers page with stock photos of smiling, diverse teams. You might even have an ERG for disability inclusion. And yet, your hiring funnel is systematically screening out (1,366 words)
- [Microcredentials - Xceptional Academy](/content/microcredentials/index.html) (1 words)
- [Blog - Xceptional Academy](/content/blog/index.html): Neurodiversity experts (55 words)
- [Rethinking Interviews: Sensory-Friendly & Strengths-Based Approaches - Xceptional Academy](/content/rethinking-interviews-sensory-friendly-strengths-based-approaches.html): How inclusive hiring practices unlock neurodivergent talent — and strengthen outcomes for everyone There’s a quiet irony at the heart of most hiring processes. Organisations say they want innovation, creative problem-solving, and diverse perspectives — then funnel every candidate through the same rigid, socially performative interview format that systematically disadvantages the very people most likely (1 words)
- [Why Your Managers Are the Missing Link in Neuro-Inclusion (And How to Fix It) - Xceptional Academy](/content/managers-missing-link-neuro-inclusion/index.html): Most organisations that want to become neuro-inclusive start in the same place: an awareness webinar, an inclusion working party and maybe a Slack channel. These are worthwhile first steps. But if you stop there, you'll miss the single biggest lever for real change — your people managers. Research from Gallup consistently shows that the manager (1 words)
- [Free Resources for Employers - Xceptional Academy](/content/resources/index.html): Welcome to our resource hub, dedicated to supporting managers and HR professionals in fostering inclusive, neurodiverse workplaces. As the landscape of neurodiversity in the workplace continues to evolve, we provide the latest tools, insights, and best practices to help you effectively manage and support diverse teams. (1 words)
- [Coaching for Neurodivergent Individuals - Xceptional Academy](/content/individual-coaching/index.html) (1 words)
- [Professional Soft Skills Training for Neurodivergent Individuals - Xceptional Academy](/content/professional-soft-skills-training-for-neurodivergent-individuals.html) (1 words)
- [Neurodiversity Inclusion MasterClass - Xceptional Academy](/content/neurodiversity-inclusion-masterclass/index.html) (1 words)
- [Neuro-Inclusion Advisory - Xceptional Academy](/content/advisory/index.html): At Xceptional Academy, our Neuro-Inclusion Advisory services provide expert guidance to help your organisation create and maintain an inclusive workplace. (1 words)
- [HR & Talent Strategy - Xceptional Academy](/content/talent/index.html): Xceptional Academy offers tailored recruitment services to meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals and organisations seeking inclusive talent solutions. (1 words)
- [Neurodiversity Inclusion MasterClass for HR Professionals - Xceptional Academy](/content/neurodiversity-inclusion-masterclass-for-hr-professionals.html) (1 words)
- [Employee Assessment & Coaching - Xceptional Academy](/content/coaching/index.html): We understand that challenges arise, and our Workplace Assessment & Coaching service is designed to provide tailored support to both neurodivergent employees and their managers. (1 words)
- [Neuro-Inclusion Services for Employers - Xceptional Academy](/content/employer-services/index.html): At Xceptional Academy, we empower HR professionals and managers to get the best out of their neurodiverse teams by creating genuinely safe and inclusive environments. (1 words)
- [Neuro-Inclusion Training - Xceptional Academy](/content/training/index.html): Our innovative training is designed to foster a culture of neurodiversity inclusion and psychological safety within the workplace. Through a combination of insightful content and practical methodologies, we empower participants with actionable strategies to dismantle obstacles and promote inclusivity. (1 words)
- [Employer Training - Xceptional Academy](/content/employer-training/index.html) (1 words)
- [Donate - Xceptional Academy](/content/donate/index.html) (1 words)
- [Services for individuals - Xceptional Academy](/content/individual-services/index.html) (1 words)

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