Neurodiversity in the Workplace Aware
Mark World Autism Awareness Day 2026 with training that creates real, lasting inclusion.
Mark World Autism Awareness Day 2026
World Autism Awareness Day falls on 2nd April 2026 – a global moment to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action. This year, give your people the knowledge and tools to genuinely understand autism and neurodiversity in the workplace, and to actively create an environment where every colleague can thrive.
World Autism Awareness Day is an international observance dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and support for individuals with autism. But meaningful inclusion does not happen through awareness alone. It happens when people understand autism, challenge their own assumptions, and know how to take practical action every day.
Hosting a training session on or around 2nd April is one of the most impactful things your organisation can do. It sends a clear message to your autistic and neurodiverse employees that inclusion is not a value you display, it is one you actively champion.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace Aware
This one-hour course is designed to give your managers and people leaders a deep, practical understanding of neurodiversity, with a particular focus on autism and the autism spectrum. Participants will leave with the knowledge, language, and behaviours to support their neurodiverse colleagues more effectively from day one.
Course objectives
- Increase understanding of neurodiversity and its significance.
- Identify and list main neurodiverse differences and their associated strengths.
- Understand the foundational concepts of neurodiversity.
- Explore common myths and stereotypes related to neurodiversity.
- Examine how educational settings can impact self-esteem and confidence.
- Recognise the link between unsupported neurodiverse differences and mental health conditions.
- Gain insights into communication and social challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals.
- Introduce the concept of sensory overload and its implications.
- Understand that the autism spectrum and neurodiversity spectrum are not linear classifications.
- Appreciate the positive impact that reasonable adjustments can have in the workplace.
Who is it for?
The Neurodiversity in the Workplace Aware course is designed to support all members of your organisation.
Format
This course can be held onsite at your place of work or online.