Tourette in the Workplace: Recruiting and Retention
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Tourette Syndrome is particularly polarizing for employees that have it. Many young adult professionals won't self-disclose for fear of being viewed as 'that person with the swearing problem'. This presentation aims to clear up numerous misconceptions regarding employees--and future employees--with Tourette Syndrome. Benefits of purposeful recruiting of young adults with Tourette will be discussed and resources for employers and managers will be provided.
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will learn about tics associated with Tourette Syndrome, including the likelihood of coprolalia (the swearing tic).
2. Attendees will learn how young adults with Tourette Syndrome strengthen the customer service a company provides.
3. Attendees will learn about resources for educating their teams about Tourette Syndrome.
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Kate Mielitz
Kate has been a member of the TAA Educational Advisory Board since 2019. As an adult with TS, and the mother of two TAA Youth Ambassadors (who also have TS), Kate is an active part of the community. She regularly supports families and schools with education and presentations surrounding TS and other associated conditions. Kate recently completed her Certified Diversity Professional (CDP®) designation in order to provide evidence of her commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging – especially regarding equitable treatment and accessibility for people who are neurodiverse. In her full-time role, Kate serves as the Executive Director of Powercat Financial at Kansas State University.