Neurodiversity Training Courses for Businesses and Organisations
We use THRIVE‘s award winning programmes. Courses are CPD accredited and have three tiers suitable for the different levels of your workforce
Aware Webinar
Aware is an introductory webinar that provides the perfect gateway into understanding and supporting neurodiversity.
Aware is an introduction to neurodiversity for your whole workforce and is a pre-requisite for our Champion and Managers workshops.
The aims of this 1-hour session is:
Increase your understanding of neurodiversity
Learn how to properly support neurodiverse individuals in the workplace
Most importantly help to unlock your teams
huge potential!
Champion Workshop
Champion is a half-day workshop delivered either online or face-to-face.
This workshop is designed for anyone that wants to become a Neurodiversity Champion; someone who wants to educate and change the way that neurodiversity is viewed in your company.
The aims of this workshop are:
Lead acceptance of neurodiversity across the workplace and beyond
Help facilitate and change the culture in your workplace around neurodiversity and its acceptance.
The result of completing an Aware webinar and a Champion workshop combined means that you will become a Thrive Neurodiverse Standards Employer.
Managers’ Workshop
Our Managers’ course is a one-day workshop delivered either online or face-to-face.
We understand the challenges managers can experience working within a neurodiverse team, so this training is specifically tailored for team managers.
Ideal for those who want:
To improve communication in their workplace
Managers who create an inclusive culture
To learn how diversity can be an asset in the workplace
This workshop develops in detail the themes from the Aware webinar. It’s designed to nurture an acceptance and change of culture around neurodiversity.
Feedback from Previous Courses
“I wish we’d had this in our business years ago. The day long course helped me think about several members of my immediate team, and having people in our business who are invested in this now is going to make such a difference”
A very enthusiastic trainer who was able to bring things to life and allowed us to have some open conversations, creating a safe environment which definitely helped”
“Fantastic session I learnt so much, coupled with some ideas on how to support, thank you so much”
Why Is Understanding Neurodiversity Important For Your Organisation or Business?
Legal Compliance
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) laws mandate that organisations make reasonable adjustments for employees.
This is not optional but a legal requirement.
Financial Impact
Failing to accommodate neurodiversity can be costly. According to the Deloitte Mental Health Report for Employers 2022, poor mental health costs UK employers £56 billion annually due to absenteeism, presenteeism, and staff turnover.
This includes a £120 billion cost to the UK economy. However, there is a £5.31 return for every £1 spent on integrating wellbeing into your organisation’s culture.
Enhanced Talent Pool
By understanding and accommodating the strengths and challenges of neurodiverse individuals, organisations can access a wider talent pool. This inclusivity fosters a more diverse, innovative, and productive work environment.
What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity challenges the notion that there is a single ‘normal’ way of thinking or brain function. For example, someone with autism may have exceptional attention to detail and pattern recognition, showcasing a different but equally valuable way of thinking. It encompasses the full range of human brain variation.
The term neurodivergent refers to individuals who have different cognitive processing styles compared to the majority. This term is often applied to those with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and Tourette’s syndrome.
For instance, a person with dyslexia may struggle with reading and writing but might excel in creative problem-solving or visual thinking. This diversity in cognitive functioning highlights that there is no one right way to think or learn.
It is estimated that about 1 in 5 people in the UK are neurodivergent, though the true number may be significantly higher.
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