Employee Neuro-inclusion and neurodiversity trainingNeurodiversity is an important and intricate aspect of society, with one in every five people being neurodivergent. Understanding neurodiversity involves recognising the wide range of conditions, their unique presentations, and the diverse spectrum they encompass. It is crucial for employers to provide comprehensive support for neurodivergent individuals in all aspects of their employee life cycle, as the lack of necessary adjustments places them at a significant disadvantage, ultimately impeding societal progress. Additionally, it is worth noting that many exceptional individuals, including entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, and creatives, are neurodivergent.
Mutual support and understanding are essential for everyone to thrive and make their best contributions to society.
Overview
We share vital information for colleagues to support their neurodivergent peers in their day-to-day role. Whilst ensuring your employees have a practical understanding of neurodiversity we also explore the common workplace strengths and challenges. Across the session we include plenty of tools, guidance and adjustments tailored to your workplace audience and organisational setting. Our experts also share with you some case studies and their own personal stories.
Course content
Understanding neurodiversity for employees, by Neuro Tide
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An exploration of how a person’s spectrum of disability is affected by an organisation’s response to that condition presentation. Here we also discuss how this impacts the culture of the organisation, leading to greater or lesser neuro-inclusion.
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Whilst society often discusses ‘disability’, and ‘ability’, this section delves into how these are defined as well as how to ensure a neurodivergent person’s abilities are able to shine.
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Many people with ADHD have this co-occurring condition and so we explore when it becomes a challenge.
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When referring to, or communicating with neurodivergent people it is really important to be aware of the language to use, and we share this vital information with you.
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Many neurodivergent people experience multiple neurodivergent conditions, which, in some situations can significantly heighten a risk of mental health challenges. but not always. Here we explore these interconnected factors.
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With a focus on the workplace, we explore and celebrate the many positive aspects of neurodivergence, and also we also delve into the challenges, including the spectrum of hypo and hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli. We share with you lots of practical guidance too.
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The objective of this section is to help you improve communication with and for neurodivergent colleagues. For this reason we explore effective communication strategies and how you can tailor training, feedback and instructions and more. We also share with you active listening techniques and also empathy building exercises.
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The clear objective here is to create supportive and accommodating workspaces. With this in mind, we explore physical and sensory accommodations, as well as flexible work arrangements. There are multiple options for assistive tools and technology and we’ll share this with you too. Whether your colleagues are in restricted fixed role such as production line, or more flexible, we have some great guidance for you.
Woven throughout the session
Personal stories and case studies
Throughout the session, the facilitator shares their personal stories as someone living with ADHD and autism. These real-life experiences are woven together with case studies and throughout the session to provide a comprehensive understanding.
Practical guidance and reasonable adjustments
It's essential to deepen your understanding of neurodivergence and also explore reasonable adjustments and new approaches to tasks, all of which will be shared during the session. Always tailored for the audience and your goals and themes.
Questions and answers
Depending on the session and your needs, these can be throughout or at the end. But there is always time during the session, and you can ask us anytime later anything you need to help your understanding and application of what you learn.
Learning outcomes
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Your employees will have a greater practical awareness of neurodiversity within your organisational context.
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Your employees will have a greater ability to enhance the inclusion of neurodivergent colleagues as well as all who interact with your organisation, including applicants, colleagues, customers, and passengers.
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Your employees will have a greater ability to ensure neurodivergent peers thrive within your organisation, and achieve success. This includes opportunities for neurodivergent colleagues being awarded promotion on merit.
Technology, timings & availability
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For webinars, client will host on their virtual meeting tool. Neuro Tide can host if required.
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Session length is 60 minutes including Q&A and conversations.
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The training is available on demand upon request. Webinar, in-person talk, or in-person workshop.
When each colleague with unique ways of thinking and processing information is able to express their true self, it will significantly improve their overall wellbeing. For organisations, this means that individuals with neurodivergent traits can showcase the exceptional strengths that their conditions offer. These characteristics guarantee that organisations become more robust, productive, and notably inclusive. The deeper the integration of neurodiverse individuals, the more resilient the organisation's brand becomes, ultimately boosting its potential for sales, business to business and business to consumer.
