Neurodiversity
What is neurodiversity?
Quite simply it means that our brains are all different. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in human brain function and behavioural traits, particularly in relation to sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other neurological strengths and challenges. The concept of neurodiversity recognises that neurological differences like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc. are simply part of the normal spectrum of human neurocognitive variation rather than something to be pathologized or viewed as disordered.
An estimated 15-20% of the population have a neurodiversity. Whilst we hear that word a lot now, it is a fairly new term in the world of mental health.
Providing professional training with CPD accredited certification is an excellent way to build expertise around neurodiversity among managers, HR professionals, and organisations. Having that formal training helps to overcome knowledge gaps and misconceptions. Too often workplaces bring in neurodivergent talent but fail to create an inclusive environment for them to truly succeed. Building that awareness and empathy is key for creating a culture of belonging for all neurological profiles. When coworkers and leadership make the effort to understand and include rather than stigmatise differences, it enriches the whole organisation. Providing structured education is vital for driving real cultural change around this important dimension of human diversity.
Our introductory webinar provides the perfect gateway into understanding and supporting neurodiversity.
- This workshop aims to increase your understanding of neurodiversity.
- Learn how to properly support neurodiverse individuals in the workplace and more importantly help to unlock their huge potential.
Outcomes include:
- Introduction to terminology around neurodiversity.
- Understand the concept of neurodiversity.
- Explore some of the common myths around neurodiversity.
- Discover perception stereotypes.
- See the link between unsupported neurodiverse conditions and mental health disorders.
- Understand why the autism spectrum and neurodiversity spectrum are not a line to put people on.
- Gain an insight into the positive impact that reasonable adjustments can make.
Investment: £650 + VAT - 1 hour webinar - max. 40 people, price inclusive of CPD Certification and Digital Learning Guide.
The Aware webinar is delivered online only and is a pre-requisite for our Champion and Manager’s workshops.
Champion Workshop – ½ Day
- This workshop aims to lead to acceptance of neurodiversity by building on the basics you learned during the Aware workshop.
- Change the culture in your workplace around neurodiversity by creating workplace champions.
- Personally experience what it feels like to have an executive functioning challenge through a variety of hands on activities.
Outcomes include:
- Understand the strengths that are common within each condition.
- Develop an understanding of how an individual living with each condition may present within the workplace.
- Understand the concept of neurodiversity in terms of executive functioning within daily life.
- Understand why it’s important for diversity and inclusion to include neurodiverse individuals.
- Be introduced to the concept of school trauma and the impact this has on learning new skills.
- Develop an understanding of how complex communication can be, and how to respect all styles knowing that all behavior is communication.
- Create a more inclusive sensory safe working environment and understand why.
- Better understand anxiety and the link with neurodiversity.
- Know the importance of supporting those who self-identified as neurodiverse from a kindness and legal point of view.
- Understand the positive impact that reasonable adjustments can make and know how to start implementing them.
Investment: £1,600 + VAT (face to face or online) – 4 hour workshop - max. 16 people - inclusive of CPD recognition, Certification, Digital Learning Guide and 3 Years Access to Online Learning Portal.
Managers Workshop – 4 hours
- This workshop aims to lead to acceptance of neurodiversity by building on what you learned during the Aware and Champion workshops.
- Elevate your knowledge as a manager to foster a supportive environment with a deep understanding of Neurodiversity.
- Help you to be better placed to support your teams and get the best out of everyone, whatever their gifts are.
Outcomes include:
- Build on knowledge and outcomes from the Aware and Champion workshops.
- Be confident to list and more deeply understand the main neurodiverse conditions.
- Gain practical tools to add to mental health and well-being virtual toolbox to support yourself and others experiencing a crisis.
- Know how to communicate without judgment.
- How to observe behaviour without unconscious bias.
- Know the importance of not having hidden rules and their impact on productivity and performance.
- Understand ways to effectively manage neurodiverse individuals with respect and kindness, whilst adhering to the Equality Act (2010).
Investment: £2500 +VAT (face to face or online) - max. 16 people - inclusive of Certification, Digital Learning Guide and 3 Years Access to Online Learning Portal. This fee includes the Champion workshop which would be delivered directly before the Managers.
We offer reduced rates for registered charities and educational organisations. Please contact us for more information.
