– There are many children who wonder what is on my sign and what it means. Then I usually say that there is something that causes involuntary movements and sounds, says Mira Lillemor Hildebrandt. The 20-year-old tells those who are curious that it is good that they ask, and that they are happy to ask more. She is a seasonal worker at the zoo for the third year in a row. She hosts various activities for children. Here she has chosen to own her own diagnosis. After experiencing unpleasant comments, the solution became a “button” that says she has Tourette’s syndrome. – The most important thing for me is that there should be no shame about the diagnosis. Mira hopes the brand can lead to greater openness, and that children with Tourette’s syndrome or other difficulties can see that there are people working in the Zoo who also have it. Mira’s tics are affected by how much sleep she has had and how much she concentrates. When the tics come, it is mostly whistling, hand movements and neck movements. Photo: Tom-Richard Hanssen Olsen / news – “Cred” to Mira – “Cred” to Mira and employer who found that this was the best way to do it for her, says chairman of the board of the Norwegian Tourette Association (NTF) Terje Holsen . He points out that far from everyone needs accommodation in working life, but that some do. For some purposes, it may make sense to show that the person has Tourette’s syndrome, he believes. He says that people with Tourette’s syndrome are as different as everyone else. – There are professors and actors. Some work in shops, some in the zoo and others are disabled. Holsen believes that there has been greater openness about Tourette’s syndrome in the last ten years, but that there are still myths and stigma surrounding the diagnosis. – It is not contagious and it does not affect your intelligence for example. He believes employers should not be afraid to hire someone with Tourette’s syndrome. Terje Holsen of the Norwegian Tourette Association (NTF), says that there has been much greater openness about Tourette’s syndrome in the last 10 years, but that there are still some myths and stigma. Photo: Private Diversity should be reflected in employed HR manager Kristine Warp in Dyreparken says that it is just as natural to hire Mira as other seasonal employees. – Mira is a very good activity host. She is active and good with children. Warp says that diversity is probably the input factor that Dyreparken is most concerned about when it comes to recruitment and working environment. – We will have a staff that reflects what it looks like past the fences as well, Warp points out. The HR manager at Dyreparken is concerned that the workforce should represent the diversity in society. Photo: TOM-RICHARD HANSSEN OLSEN / news Hi! Do you have thoughts about the case you have read, or suggestions for what I should write about? Feel free to send me an email!
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