Introduction to Neurodiversity

All of our brains work in unique ways, meaning that we all process information, learn and communicate differently.

Whilst some people are neurotypical – their cognitive function operates within the parameters that are expected by society – others are neurodivergent, with cognitive function that operates outside of those societally defined parameters. For neurodivergent people, there are often unnecessary barriers and challenges in the workplace that prevent them from performing at their best and reaching their full potential. These also lead to higher rates of burnout and disengagement amongst neurodivergent staff.

By creating working environments that support different ways of working and communicating, you not only enable your neurodivergent team members to give their best and be their full selves, but you enable everyone to work in ways that suit them, benefiting from different perspectives and ideas that might not otherwise have been heard, and allowing your team to collaborate and communicate far more effectively.

Who is this course for?

This training is ideally suited to those with some basic understanding of the broader concepts of diversity and inclusion, therefore we recommend taking our Introductory Courses before moving on to Introduction to Neurodiversity.

This session will benefit staff at all levels and across all roles and functions in your organisation.

We can also provide more in-depth training for managers, coaching to support neurodivergent staff to develop their skills, and specialist training that covers your legal obligations regarding neurodiversity which is delivered in partnership with Loch Associates.

Learning outcomes

Your team will come away with an understanding of:

  • What neurodiversity is
  • The key terminology around neurodiversity
  • Myths and misperceptions that surround neurodivergence
  • Different styles of learning, working and communicating
  • How to create a neurodiversity-friendly working environment

What our clients say

“[Watch This Sp_ce] provided us with some excellent ideas of how we can make ourselves more inclusive than we currently are. We immediately identified from the Audit that our team would benefit from some training on neurodiversity and the feedback we’ve received has been excellent.

– Jaci Baker, Brighton University Students’ Union