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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.

Go to Neurodiversity in engineering and technology report

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.

Go to Understanding neurodivergence at work toolkit

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.”

Are you committed to building a more inclusive profession?

Download our neurodiversity pledge cards and share your commitment across social media.

Pledge cards for employers and external partners

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Pledge cards for managers and colleagues of neurodiverse professionals

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Neurodiversity Member Network

Our Neurodiversity Member Network is open to all IET members and offers peer-to-peer support for neurodiverse engineers and technicians.

Go to mailto:inclusion@theiet.org

Contact us

We are open to opportunities to discuss this report and its implications. IET spokespeople are available.

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