Neurodiversity in depth
Our most popular course
You’ll gain a deep understanding of neurodiversity – what it means, why neurodivergents are the way we are, and how to be inclusive. This course is for people who want to improve their understanding of neurodiversity, and improve their communication with neurodiverse people, whether that’s colleagues, clients or friends and family.
Suitable for: All staff
Particularly suitable for: Staff who work with neurodiverse colleagues, suppliers or clients
Key outcome: Participants will understand neurodiversity and will make specific, tailored changes to be more inclusive
Additional outcomes
- Improved productivity across all staff
- Reduced staff turnover
- Reduced anxiety in neurodivergent team members
- Increased disclosure of neurodivergent conditions
- Reduced absenteeism
- Reduced presenteeism
- Increased sharing of ideas
- Increased innovation
- Improved perception of leadership
The course is interactive but participants are not required to join in the activities if they don’t wish to. Worksheets are provided. There are opportunities to ask questions throughout, and there are discussion sections.
Course content
- What is neurodiversity?
- What are neurodiverse conditions?
- Why neurotypicals are an essential part of the picture
- The difference between neurodiversity and mental illness
- What’s your neurotype?
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Dyscalculia
- ADHD
- Autism
- The basics of inclusion
- What inclusion means for you
- Working with neurodiverse colleagues
- Working with neurodiverse clients
- Your personalised inclusion plan
Post-training resources
- A full resource pack, detailing everything you’ve learnt
- Certificates for each participant
- Sign-posting for participants who need specialist support in terms of seeking a diagnosis, therapy, etc (for themselves or someone else)
Course length: Half day (3.5 hours)
Delivery: In-person, online or hybrid
Participant numbers: 5 to 25
Price: £1195