Venue
Online
Around 1 in 7 of the UK population are neurodivergent, meaning that the brain functions, learns and processes information differently. Neurodivergence awareness is essential to achieving a more integrated and engaged workforce.
Supporting neurodivergent workers can help organisations expand their reach and relatability, while also ensuring their legal compliance.
This course provides knowledge and practical steps to enable organisations to be better prepared for supporting, motivating and retaining neurodivergent workers.
Who is this best suited to?
Delegates from all sectors of work, including:
- Line Managers
- HR professionals
- Trade Union reps
- Business owners
- individuals who wish to further their professional development
What will I learn from this training?
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including:
- Definitions
- Relevant law and good practice
- Types of discrimination
Understanding neurodiversity, including:
- Definitions
- Speaking the language
- Relevant law and good practice
- Neurodivergence and disability
- Debunking myths related to neurodivergent workers
- Types of neurodivergence
Supporting neurodiversity in the workplace, including:
- Management styles and actions that support neurodivergent workers
- Neurodivergent worker views
- Strengths and skills
- Understanding symptoms
- Recognising and supporting neurodiversity
- Identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments
- Absence management considerations
- Creating an inclusive workplace
- Developing relevant policies and procedures
Key course information
- Instructor led training
- Delivered digitally via Zoom
- Half day session
- Delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance
Cost
£170 per person
Provider
ACAS
Further details / booking
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