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Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Strategies for Inclusion and Growth
AIA CES program ID: GMG.0028
Approved LUs: 1 LU|Elective
Prerequisites: None
Program level: Entry
Advance learner preparation: None
What if the invisible differences we hide are actually our greatest strengths?
This AIA-approved course unpacks what it means to support neurodiversity in professional settings—from real estate to design studios. Through a deeply personal and practical conversation, you’ll learn how inclusion isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a strategy for growth.
Program Description
Hosted by architect and preservationist Nakita Reed, this episode features Morgan Chanel Burrell Miles, a real estate developer who opens up about navigating the world with a language-based learning difference. With honesty and clarity, Morgan shares how her struggles with reading comprehension, audio processing, and word retrieval have intersected with her greatest strengths—like a photographic memory for numbers—and how those traits have fueled her success.
The episode addresses how workplace environments often reward neurotypical behaviors while penalizing differences that aren’t visible. Morgan reflects on masking, self-advocacy, and the emotional toll of misunderstanding. Drawing inspiration from Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week, the conversation calls for workplace cultures rooted in empathy, clarity, and support.
This course invites architects, firm leaders, HR professionals, and collaborators to rethink how neurodivergence is perceived—and how better systems of inclusion can benefit everyone.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the broad spectrum of neurodiversity and its implications in personal and professional contexts.
- Identify strategies for creating inclusive workplaces that support diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Analyze the challenges faced by individuals with learning differences and their methods of adaptation and success.
- Apply principles of authenticity and respect to foster more equitable and supportive environments.
Who Should Take This Course
Ideal for architecture and AEC professionals, firm managers, and team leaders who:
- Want to foster inclusive, neurodiverse work environments
- Recognize the need to address “invisible disabilities” with clarity and compassion
- Are building HR systems, studio cultures, or mentorship frameworks that support all learning styles
- Believe that diversity of thought is a business advantage—not a liability
Why It Matters
- Earn AIA CE credit while gaining tools to build more inclusive firms and project teams
- Learn directly from the lived experience of a neurodivergent professional navigating high-stakes industries
- Understand how inclusion affects performance, innovation, and retention
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AIA CES Provider statement
Gābl Media is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10024977. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.