I design and deliver neurodiversity training for workplaces including offices, educational establishments, charities, retailers, service providers, healthcare providers… just about anywhere in fact!
I bring my own lived experience, insights from the neurodivergent community, scientific research and a flair for public speaking and engagement to create compelling and informative sessions for your organisation.
General neurodiversity awareness
For general neurodiversity awareness and understanding, suitable for all staff, this 90 minute/2 hour session presents:
Learning objectives
- Educate and inform staff about neurodiversity, and the main neurodivergent conditions/neurotypes
- Break stigma and bust myths about these neurotypes
- Open up the conversation about neurodifference in a safe space
- Understand the barriers to diagnosis and disclosure
- Understand reasonable adjustments
Course content
- What is neurodiversity?
- How do we speak about it?
- What are the main neurotypes?
- Myths
- Strengths and challenges
- Facilitated discussion on personal experiences
- Barriers in the workplace
- Barriers to diagnosis, and diagnosis pathways
- Better communication
- Access To Work
- Reasonable adjustments – practical tools and tips
- Q&A
Managers and HR
This builds on the first course, covering what managers and HR/recruiters need to know:
Learning objectives:
- Understand the Equality Act and Employment Rights Act
- Learn how to avoid tribunals
- Create a workplace where disclosure is not needed/psychological safety
- Revise and adapt the employment cycle from advertisements to career progression
- Become neuro-affirming managers of people
Course content
- The Equality Act
- The Employment Rights Act
- Understanding neurodivergent behaviour
- Addressing communication differences
- How to advertise and interview in a neuro-affirming way
- How to onboard and continue to support neurodivergent colleagues
- How to ensure equal opportunities for career progression
- Case study work
- Reflection and moving forward
- Q&A
Autism and ADHD specific courses
I have two one-hour deep dive sessions for Autism and ADHD, explaining these neurotypes and the unique challenges and strengths that come from being autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD. These sessions are suitable for anyone looking to gain a more rounded, in-depth understanding of these neurodevelopmental differences.
There is a lot of information in these deep dive sessions, making them useful for managers, parents, neurodivergent individuals, carers and anyone looking for a solid base from which to further explore these neurotypes.
Not what you’re looking for?
I can also create bespoke sessions, add a longer Q&A session, present generally about my experiences as a neurodivergent person or take part in panel discussions.
Sessions are delivered online, or in person at your premises. I am based in West Sussex and include up to 30 miles of driving for in person sessions. Longer distances, including overnights, can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
I am also a certified ADHD coach, read more about that here.
Please contact me for prices and availability. Discounts available for charities, non-profits and CICs.
Further reading:
Why is neurodiversity training important?
Why hire a trainer with lived experience?
Neurodiversity training for employers
What does neurodiversity training cover?
What do I really need to know about neurodiversity?