Training


Neurodiversity Training

Bespoke design and delivery


I deliver inspiring and engaging talks for events and conferences, and offer a range of training sessions.


When booking a Neurodiversity training session with me your organisation will :


  • Receive a bespoke session matched to your objectives
  • Be able to select the topics that are most relevant to your organisation
  • Benefit from a trainer who can draw on a wealth of experience and lived understanding of being neurodivergent
  • Experience a relaxed, engaging, informative and most importantly enjoyable training session


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Meet your Diversity and Inclusion Objectives for Neurodiversity


  • Increase understanding of the conditions which impact approx 14 % of the UK population
  • Improve communication and team cohesion
  • Create an inclusive workplace culture
  • Better support and develop your Neurodivergent employees
  • Improve recruitment and selection processes.
  • Help manager's effectively lead Neurodiverse Teams
  • Review your legal requirements under the Equality Act 2010
  • Update your policies and practices


Have a look at the suggested courses below or build your own course from these content options:


  • The power of Neurodiversity
  • Inclusive recruitment and selection
  • Supporting Neurodivergent employees
  • Inclusive learning environments
  • Supporting vulnerable clients and customers
  • A focus on Autism and/or ADHD
  • Create a Neurodivergent friendly work / visitor environment
  • Legal responsibilities
  • Reasonable Adjustments
  • Leadership and strengths based management
  • Supporting vulnerable clients and customers
  • Understanding Autism and being Autistic
  • Team cohesion
  • Neurodiversity and mental health
  • And much more ...

Here's a short clip of me talking about a few typical autistic preferences and strengths in the workplace. This is a brief example of me in action and this talk was hosted by CareScribe.


  • Neurodiversity in the Workplace Overview

    Who’s it for?


    Anyone in your organisation



    Duration


    60 or 90 minutes  - daytime, evening & weekend delivery available.


    Onsite delivery may be available


    Cost


    Dependent on number of delegates and sessions



    Why?


    Every organisation has staff who may have a diagnosis, are waiting or remain undiagnosed.


    Developing an understanding of Neurodiversity in the workplace enables better communication, relationships and team work.


    Contents

    • What is Neurodiversity
    • Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia
    • Being Neurodivergent in the Workplace
    • Improving Communication and Social Understanding
  • Neurodiversity in the Workplace Half-day

    Who’s it for?


    Anyone in your organisation


    Duration


    Half-day

    (Full-day workshops also avaialble)



    Onsite delivery may be available



    Cost


    From £625 +VAT



    Why?


    Every organisation has staff who may have a diagnosis, are waiting or remain undiagnosed.


    Engaging content and group discussions you will help develop a better understanding of Neurodiversity in the workplace. Sharing knowledge and experience will enable participants to develop better relationships and team work.


    Contents


    • What is Neurodiversity

    • Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia

    • Focus on Autism & ADHD

    • Being Neurodivergent in the Workplace

    • Improving Communication and Social Understanding

    • Supporting Neurodivergent colleagues

    • Review polices and practices


  • Neurodiversity for HR professionals

    Who’s it for?


    HR and People Teams


    Duration


    3 1/2  hours OR Full-day


    Onsite delivery may be available



    Cost


    From £625 +VAT


    Why?


    Every organisation has staff who may have a diagnosis, are waiting or remain undiagnosed.


    The conditions are generally considered to be protected characteristics (disabilities) under the Equality Act 2010. 


    It's important to understand how best to support Neurodivergent individuals, their managers and colleagues.


    This course gives an insight into the Neurodivergent experience of workplaces and appropriate support strategies.



    Contents


    • Neurodiversity explained

    • Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia

    • Focus on Autism & ADHD

    • Being Neurodivergent in the Workplace

    • The Equality Act and reasonable adjustments

    • Recruitment and retention

    • Supporting managers

     

  • Neurodiversity in Higher Education - Academic & Teaching Staff

    Who’s it for?


    Anyone involved with learning in Higher Education


    Duration


    Half or Full-day Online


    Onsite delivery may be available


    Cost


    From £625 +VAT


    Why?


    Neurodivergent students may require a different approach to learning and learning support. This course will explain the conditions and how they may impact learning. Some of your best and brightest students may be Neurodivergent. Your Neurodivergent students may have additional learning needs. This session uses real student experiences to help explain their perspective and improve understanding.



    Contents


    Neurodiversity explained

    • Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia

    • Focus on Autism & ADHD

    • Transitioning to Higher Education

    • Additional Learning Needs

    • Support outside the classroom

    • Review policies and practices


  • Neurodiversity in Higher Education - Pastoral & Student Services

    Who’s it for?


    Anyone working in Higher Education


    Duration


    Half or Full-day Online


    Onsite delivery may be available


    Cost


    From £625 +VAT


    Why?


    Neurodivergent students have a right to request reasonable adjustments and accommodations at University. They may struggle to express their needs and challenges. 

    This course will explain the conditions and how they may impact communication and social behaviours

    This session uses real student experiences to help explain their perspective and improve understanding.



    Contents


    • Neurodiversity explained

    • Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia

    • Focus on Autism & ADHD 

    • Neurodiversity and mental health 

    • Support with communication and social needs

    • Review policies and practices


  • Supporting Autistic / Neurodivergent Clients and Visitors

    Who’s it for?


    Anyone in your organisation


    Duration


    3 hours


    Cost


    From £625 +VAT


    Why?


    An estimeated 1 in 44 of the UK population may be Autistic and 1 in 6 may be Neurodivergent

    This session focuses on how to best support your  clients, customers and visitors. It explores how to  create an inclusive and welcoming  environment. It can eitehr focus on Neurodiversity on specifically on Autism


    Contents

    • Neurodiversity explained
    • Autism and commonly co-occuring conditions
    • Recognise the difficulties autistic / neurodivergent people may face accessing your services
    • Review policies and practices
  • Leading Neurodiverse Teams

    Who’s it for?


    Current and future team leaders and managers


    Duration


    3 1/2  hours OR Full-day


    Onsite delivery may be available


    Cost


    From £625


    Why?


    It's important to understand how best to support Neurodivergent individuals, to remove barries in the workplace and allow people to work to their strengths and potential.


    This session will improve your understanding of the Neurodivergent conditions, and identify where social and communictaion differences may positively or negatively impact relationships and performance.


    This course gives an insight into the Neurodivergent person's experiences of workplaces and aims to develop appropriate support strategies.



    Contents


    • Neurodiversity explained

    • Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia

    • Focus on Autism & ADHD

    • Being Neurodivergent in the Workplace

    • The Equality ACT and reasonable adjustments

    • Effective  leadership of Neurodiverse teams

    • Team Cohesion

  • Supporting Autistic Employees

    Who’s it for?


    Anyone managing or suporting autistic colleagues


    Duration


    3 hours


    Cost


    From £625 +VAT


    Why?


    You may have new starters sharing their diagnosis on joining your organisation, or existing staff who are diagnosed or waiting for a diagnosis of autism.


    This session focuses on how to best support your autistic employees.  It explores how to  create an inclusive and welcoming  environment, whilst meeting your legal duty under the Equality Act 2010. 


    Contents

    • Autism explained
    • The power of autsitic thinking
    • Autism, co-morbid conditions and mental health
    • Creating an inclusive working environment
    • Supporting and retaining autistic staff

Training and Development

Working with the some of the leading UK brands and FTSE 250 companies over the past 20 years has given me a firm understanding of successful communication and leadership strategies. I bring a wealth of experience to every training session. I have a relaxed and engaging style, and aim to ensure every learner meets their potential. 

I specialise in Neurodiversity and work with a variety of organisations in the defence, IT, finance, education and charitable sectors. Bespoke Neurodiversity, leadership and communication training sessions or longer development programmes can be designed and delivered for your organisation.

Online Learning
I have extensive experience of delivering interactive and engaging sessions in-person and via Webex,  MSTeams and Zoom


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