Neurodiversity in engineering and technology

A 2022 IET survey found that almost one in five people from our IET Volunteer community who responded (19%) identified as definitely or possibly neurodivergent.

Neurodiversity in engineering and technology report

This report presents the findings of that study, drawing largely on insights obtained from a series of focus groups held during the Spring of 2023.

Understanding neurodivergence at work toolkit

This toolkit is designed to help you understand more about a number of neurodiverse conditions and how they may affect someone’s ways of working.

Katy Deacon - IET Trustee and Chair of the IET EDI Working Party

"Everyone should feel empowered and supported to fulfil their potential and feel that they belong in engineering and technology. For us, building an understanding of the extent of neurodiversity in the sector, as well as breaking down barriers, is a crucial element to realising this aim."

Andy Parker - Chair of the Project Advisory Group

“As a neurodivergent engineer myself, it’s fantastic and very encouraging to see the IET pioneering research into the challenges and experiences of the neurodivergent community in engineering and technology – an area that has remained largely unexplored until now.”