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April Office Hour Template: The Power of Neurodiversity: Celebrating Autism Awareness

👥 Target Audience: Admins & Office Hour Hosts

How to use these templates

These templates will help guide timely office hour sessions for you to host in your organization. The templates are inspired by 10KC’s 2024 Workplace Mentorship Calendar: A Year of Inclusive Initiatives.

Copy and paste these templates into a new office hour by heading over to the Office Hours section on the 10KC platform, selecting the “+” button on the right and scrolling to the bottom to select “Empty Template”.
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From there you will:

  1. Insert your email and any event editors necessary.

  2. Copy and paste the title and description from this template into their respective spots on the platform.

  3. Fill out the rest of the information for your office hour in terms of time, date, location, participants and target audience.
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You don’t have to use this template for your communications, but this is meant to provide you with a starting point. Feel free to make it your own & have a great session!

Looking for some extra support with Office Hours? Check out this article for a deeper dive!

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Office Hour Title: The Power of Neurodiversity: Celebrating Autism Awareness

Office Hour Description

Autism Awareness Month offers a chance to understand the power neurodiversity brings to our workplaces. It reminds us that different ways of thinking and experiencing the world are valuable. In this discussion, we'll explore the unique talents, perspectives, and skills neurodiversity brings. Let's learn how understanding and embracing neurodiversity can lead to a richer, more inclusive workplace.
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​Note: Consider inviting a guest speaker
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Sample Office Hour Flow

  • Introductions

  • Understanding Neurodiversity & Autism

  • Q&A

  • Closing Remarks

Optional Pre-Office Hour Questions

Add a question for participants upon registration:

  • Are there any specific aspects of autism you'd like to explore (societal challenges, supporting individuals with autism, etc.)?

  • What kind of resources would you find beneficial to better understand neurodiversity?

  • Or create your own!

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After the Office Hour

  • Keep the knowledge flowing! We recommend following up with your Office Hour participants with a summary so they can keep their learnings in mind.

  • Invest in your development! Check out the feedback on your Office Hour on the 10KC platform for valuable insights.

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