This is a one-day workshop delivered either online or face-to-face and develops in detail the themes from the Aware webinar. It’s designed to nurture an acceptance and change of culture around neurodiversity.
Confidently list the main neurodiverse conditions and the set of strengths common to each condition
Develop an understanding of how an individual living with each condition may present within theworkplace
Gain a basic understanding of executive functioning
Understand the concept of neurodiversity in terms of executive functioning within daily life
Personally experience what it feels like to have an executive functioning challenge.
Understand why it’s important for diversity and inclusion to include neurodivergent individuals
The concept of school trauma and the impact this has on learning new skills Understand howmeltdowns and shutdowns occur and the negative impacts they have
Discover ways to create a more sensory-safe working environment Understand the idea that anxietycan be caused by external factors Be able to recognise anxiety within yourself and others, and learnways to manage anxiety
Create a mental health and wellbeing virtual toolbox to support yourself and anyone elseexperiencing a crisis
Learn the importance of clear communication and develop an understanding of how complicatedcommunication actually is
Start to understand that all behaviour is communication and aim to support rather than judge.
Unpack that communication errors are faults on all sides and find out how to prevent low moralewithin a workplace.
The positive impact that you can make through reasonable adjustments
Contemporary attitudes and actions regarding neurodiversity management. Case study; examine and discuss a real-life example in the workplace Policies that currently support neurodiverse employees or managers
What policies should be in place to offer the necessary support Reasonable adjustments that can be implemented immediately Enabling effective long-term support
At the end of this session your managers will be able to confidently approach and articulate theirintent to create a fully inclusive workplace for all.
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What’s Included?
Full day workshop/course for up to 16 participants
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.
Feedback From Previous Courses
Fantastic session I learnt so much, coupled with some ideas on how to support, thank you so much
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
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