Neurodiversity in the Workplace for Managers

Neurodiversity courses for businesses and organisations.

What is neurodiversity in the workplace training?

This program provides a comprehensive understanding of neurodiversity terminology, equipping managers to confidently identify key neurodiverse conditions and their associated strengths. It explores workplace behaviours of neurodiverse individuals, insights into executive functioning, and the significance of inclusion in diversity initiatives. Participants will engage in activities that illustrate challenges faced in executive functioning and clear communication, while also addressing sensory overload, anxiety management and supportive strategies for fostering a safe work environment. The course emphasizes the importance of recognising all behaviour as communication and offers practical tools for managing neurodiversity in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

Course objectives

  • Understand and define neurodiversity terminology.
  • Identify main neurodiverse conditions and their associated strengths.
  • Recognise behaviors of neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.
  • Explore the relevance of executive functioning in daily life.
  • Gain firsthand experience of executive functioning challenges through activities.
  • Highlight the importance of including neurodiverse individuals in diversity initiatives.
  • Understand the effects of school trauma on skill acquisition.
  • Learn the significance of clear communication and its complexities.
  • Address sensory overload and strategies for creating a sensory-safe environment.
  • Discuss dynamics of meltdowns and shutdowns.
  • Recognize anxiety triggers and develop techniques for managing anxiety.
  • Explore the concept that all behavior is a form of communication.
  • Prevent low morale in the workplace through effective communication.
  • Understand the legal and ethical importance of supporting self-identified neurodiverse individuals.
  • Learn about reasonable adjustments and their positive impacts.
  • Review current managerial practices in neurodiversity management.
  • Observe behaviors without unconscious bias.
  • Discuss the implications of hidden rules on productivity.
  • Introduce the Triangle of Support framework for managing neurodivergent individuals respectfully and kindly, in compliance with the Equality Act.

Who is it for?

Neurodiversity in the Workplace for Managers course is designed to support your organisations managers. The course is inclusive of a CPD Certification.

Format

This course can be held onsite at your place of work or online. 

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