Neurodiversity awareness training and workshops
Your business can’t afford to stay in the dark about neurodiversity.
It’s about supporting diversity – and supporting your business objectives. Neurodiverse people offer novel solutions and skills that can help your business thrive. We offer neurodiversity training in the UK that help you get more from your people.
You can also take an expert-led workshop on a specific type of neurodivergence. And if your business has specific needs, we can run tailored workshops to precisely suit your requirements.
To arrange a workshop, gives us a call on 0208 133 6046
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What are neurodiversity training courses?
Workplace neurodiversity awareness training is a programme aimed at increasing everyone's understanding and acceptance of the differences in cognitive processing and neurodevelopmental conditions within the workplace. These neurological differences could span autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger and more.
This type of training is hugely beneficial, equipping employees and employers with the knowledge and tools to create a more inclusive work environment. It addresses misconceptions and biases, encourages accommodation, and fosters effective communication and collaboration.
The importance of neurodiversity training in the workplace
Neurodiverse individuals have many distinct talents and skills that hold significant value in the workplace. However, they often encounter challenges because many workplaces are not conducive to their learning styles, stopping them from performing at their best.
Neurodiversity training aims to rectify this issue by promoting awareness about neurodiversity and the simple adjustments that can enhance employee performance. Throughout the training, employees will gain insights and appreciation for the diverse work approaches of neurodivergent individuals.
By cultivating a safe and supportive workplace, your business can boost employee confidence and enhance both team collaboration and individual productivity.
What does neurodiversity training cover?
Neurodiversity training comprehensively covers several key areas. Simply put, it educates participants about different neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD and dyslexia, reducing stigma and fostering empathy.
It emphasises the importance of accommodating neurodivergent individuals by providing strategies for reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
The training addresses common misconceptions and biases related to neurodiversity and offers guidance on effective communication and collaboration with neurodivergent colleagues. It also highlights legal requirements for accommodations and ethical considerations.
Ultimately, neurodiversity training is designed to create a more inclusive and accepting workplace culture that leverages the unique strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals, leading to a more diverse and innovative workforce.
Who is neurodiversity training suitable for?
Neurodiversity training is ideal for a wide audience, including employers, managers, and employees seeking to expand their knowledge about neurodiversity support in professional settings. This programme can extend to both the public and private sectors, as well as voluntary organisations. We work with business across a range of industries including public sector employers such as the NHS, private sector businesses such as banks, retail stores, marketing agencies, throughout the educational system and charity sector.
Why choose Exceptional Individuals?
At Exceptional Individuals, we’re dedicated to supporting businesses in their mission to become more neuro-inclusive We’re passionate about opening up employment opportunities for those with autism, ADHD, and other neurological conditions, and with over half our team being neurodivergent with lived experience, we’re the best people for the job.
The impact of neurodiversity
Outcomes of neurodiversity staff training
Creating an open and inclusive workplace
Neurodiversity training helps neurodiverse individuals feel more comfortable in the workplace and feel safe to talk about their needs. It starts the conversation and makes it easier for neurodiverse employees to share their experiences and ideas.
Improving communication in the workplace
Our training encourages understanding of different communication styles which leads to better teamwork and reduced misunderstandings. For example, employees can begin to understand how neurodiverse people may take in information in a different way to them, and they can alter their way of communicating to match. Some individuals may be visual learners, whereas others may need written step-by-step instructions.
Reduced bias
Neurodiversity training raises awareness about unconscious bias, which creates a fairer workplace. This can help managers become more aware of their unconscious bias and begin to focus on a variety of strengths.
Increased staff retention
A supportive workplace can improve job satisfaction and retention of staff. The more a workplace adjusts to the needs of their neurodiverse employees, the more they are likely to stay for a long time. A huge part of staff turnover is employees feeling uncomfortable in their environment, either physically or mentally, and neurodiversity training can prevent this.
Access to specialised knowledge and expertise
Our neurodiversity trainers have first-hand experience and knowledge of neurodiversity in the workplace, with over half of our staff at any given time being neurodivergent themselves.
Lived experiences
Our Exceptional Individuals providers have unique lived experiences of neurodivergency and can, therefore, demonstrate the benefits of a truly inclusive environment, encourage disclosure, and express their personally understood experiences and resolutions.
Our neurodiversity workshop and training team
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Want to see how neurodivergence training could transform your business?
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These sessions with Marie, have made such a difference in me and has far exceeded any expectations I had.
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