Workplace Accessibility Training
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Practical strategies for inclusive and high-performing teams
Neurodivergent employees bring valuable skills, perspectives and ways of thinking to organisations, yet workplace practices and environments can unintentionally create barriers that limit their potential.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace is a practical, interactive training course that helps managers, leaders and colleagues better understand neurodiversity and create more inclusive ways of working.
Covering autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and Tourette syndrome, the course focuses on practical strategies to improve communication, remove barriers and support neurodivergent employees to thrive.
Rather than simply raising awareness, the course focuses on what organisations, managers and colleagues can do differently in practice.
About this course
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for employees at all levels, and particularly valuable for:
- Line Managers and Team Leaders
- Middle and Senior Managers
- HR and People Teams
- Learning and Development Professionals
- Recruitment and Talent Teams
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leads
- Occupational Health and Wellbeing Teams
- Senior Leaders
What will the course cover?
- Understanding neurodiversity and neurodivergence
- Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent experiences
- Strengths, differences and individuality
- Recognising workplace barriers
- Neuroinclusive communication
- Inclusive meetings and ways of working
- Disclosure and conversations with managers
- Psychological safety and trust
- Creating neuroinclusive teams
- Reasonable adjustments and workplace support
- Practical workplace scenarios
What will you learn?
Participants will leave the course better equipped to:
- Understand neurodiversity in a workplace context
- Recognise and reduce unnecessary workplace barriers
- Communicate more inclusively
- Avoid stereotypes and assumptions
- Respond appropriately when an employee discloses neurodivergence
- Support different ways of thinking, communicating and working
- Understand when reasonable adjustments may be appropriate
- Create working environments in which neurodivergent employees can thrive
Delivery
We understand that finding time for training can be challenging. That is why we offer flexible delivery options designed to fit your organisation’s schedule and ways of working.
This course is available in person, live online, or as a bespoke programme tailored to your organisation’s specific needs and objectives.
Duration
Half day – 3.5 hours
Tailored to your organisation
Every workplace is different, which is why we tailor our training to your needs.
The course is designed to reflect your organisation’s culture, sector, management practices and workplace challenges, ensuring the learning is relevant and immediately applicable.
Real-life scenarios from your own working environment can be incorporated, enabling managers to confidently apply practical strategies in their day-to-day roles.
It is suitable for organisations across healthcare, social care, financial and professional services, technology, education, the public sector and the wider corporation.
Ready to create a more neuroinclusive workplace?
Contact us to discuss your organisation’s requirements, course availability and bespoke delivery options.