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Neurodiversity Hiring, Interview & Candidate Accommodation Protocol

Practical HR framework for candidate interviews. Covers transparent question disclosure, asynchronous skill work samples, and sensory accommodations.

By Gordon Geraghty·CC BY 4.0 Licence·Updated: 21 August 2026·BEGINNER·GitHub Mirror ↗

Replacing Performance Theatre with Real Skill Evaluation

Traditional interviews often test social performance under stress rather than day-to-day role competence. Providing advance question previews and work-sample tasks evaluates real technical capability fairly.

Implementation Code & Script

Interview Process Checklisthiring-protocol.mdgroq

Structured interview accommodations for talent acquisition teams.

## Neuroinclusive Interview Checklist

1. Pre-Interview Disclosure: Share interview questions and assessor names 48 hours prior to the call.
2. Format Options: Allow candidates to choose between video, audio-only, or written trials.
3. Skills-Based Evaluation: Use practical work samples rather than abstract social puzzle questions.
4. Clear Criteria: Score candidates against explicit job rubrics rather than informal cultural fit.

How to cite and attribute this tool

CC BY 4.0 Licence

This resource is free, open and un-gated under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). You are encouraged to use, integrate and cite it with attribution:

Geraghty, G. (2026). Neurodiversity Hiring, Interview & Candidate Accommodation Protocol. Gordon Geraghty Resources Hub. https://gordongeraghty.com/resources/neurodiversity-inclusion/neurodiversity-hiring-protocol
BibTeX Format
@misc{geraghty_neurodiversity_hiring_protocol,
  author = {Geraghty, Gordon},
  title = {Neurodiversity Hiring, Interview & Candidate Accommodation Protocol},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://gordongeraghty.com/resources/neurodiversity-inclusion/neurodiversity-hiring-protocol},
  note = {Head of Performance, Empire Amplify}
}

Changelog & Version History

  • v1.0.0Initial release of neuroinclusive hiring and interview protocol.