Personalized support
Neurodiversity Focus: Support adapted to diverse needs
Neurodivergence is a natural part of human diversity and can include, among other things, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and dyslexia. In Canada, nearly one in seven adults identifies as neurodivergent2 yet only 17% report working in an environment they consider fully inclusive.3
Neurodivergent people bring unique ways of thinking, learning and interacting that can be valuable assets in the workplace. Failing to recognize and support their needs can however lead to negative outcomes such as barriers to inclusion, burnout, absenteeism, disengagement, and the loss of valuable talent for organizations.
Every person has their own strengths, skills and abilities. When appropriate support, tools and resources are available, neurodivergent people are better positioned to contribute their strengths and abilities within the workplace.
A broader approach to supporting neurodivergent people
Neurodiversity Focus provides access to a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions designed to address a wide range of needs, including specialized professionals, everyday support tools, family resources, complementary approaches and trusted partners.
This offer helps neurodivergent people access support that meets their needs while helping employers create more inclusive, welcoming and high-performing workplaces.
Because neurodiversity isn’t something to overcome, but a natural part of human diversity that should be recognized and valued.
Neurodiversity Focus isn’t one specific type of coverage—it’s a combination of complementary treatments, products and services available through different benefits to provide insureds with better coverage. Depending on which treatments, products and services you choose to cover, additional costs may apply.
If you’re interested in enhancing your group insurance plan’s neurodiversity coverage, or to find out which benefits are available with your plan, please contact your benefits advisor.
1. Terminology aligned with Autism Canada’s current organizational language, informed by the lived experiences of autistic and neurodivergent individuals and the work of its advisory committees (direct communication with Autism Canada, 2026). 2. Signal49 Research. The Inclusion Gap: The Cost of Underutilizing Neurodivergent Talent in Canada’s Workforce. 2026. (A pan-Canadian study commissioned by Desjardins Insurance. The study is based on a sample of 17,036 adults and economic modelling of the effects of neuroinclusion.) 3. Bow Valley College and CPHR Alberta. Neurodiversity in the Workplace Research Report. 2025.
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