Neurodiversity Awareness for Managers

Course timings

Live Session 1: 21st Nov 2024 (10:00 – 12:00)

Live Session 2: 22nd Nov 2024 (10:00 – 12:00)

Neurodiversity Awareness training online

  • Support a significant proportion of your workforce who are neurodivergent, whether diagnosed or not
  • Help neurodivergent employees to flourish, work to their full potential and add value to your business
  • Become known as a supportive and inclusive employer, attracting and retaining talented employees

Why train your managers?

It is estimated that at least 10% of the UK population is neurodivergent. However, most UK organisations are physically and structurally set up for ‘neurotypicals.’

This course can develop your managers’ understanding of neurodiversity, giving them the tools and confidence to implement communication strategies and adjustments beneficial for neurodiverse employees.

What will your managers learn?

  • About neurodiversity and why it is a preferred term
  • How different ways of thinking can produce strengths and bring benefits to a business
  • About potential challenges being neurodivergent may bring, and how to resolve them
  • Adjustments beneficial for neurodivergent employees

Who this course is for

Line managers, team leaders, supervisors and those in HR roles. The course is also relevant for those responsible for health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Structure of learning

It typically takes 4 hours for a learner to complete the course.

This is structured for the learner in the following way:

• Live session one – 2hrs

• Live session Two – 2hrs

Requirements for the best learning experience

This facilitated learning is delivered in an interactive online method therefore please ensure you have access to the following:

  • Laptop or PC with internet connection
  • Webcam and microphone capabilities
  • Zoom video conferencing*

*Zoom App gives full functionality so provides the best possible learning experience including:

  • Break out activities in small groups
  • Interactive whiteboard usage
  • Online access to supporting resources such as handout, in course manuals and supporting documentation – where applicable
  • The best possible live interactive activity and discussion lead learning
  • Facilitated by one of our qualified Disability Training & Consultancy Specialists

Once you register:

• You will receive a course confirmation welcome email and then 2 weeks before the start date, comprehensive joining instructions detailing how to successfully complete the course from start to finish will be sent through via email.

• Please let your instructor know if you have any additional learning needs or if we can support your learning further.

Wanting to book for your team? Visit our group bookings page: https://healthmanagement.co.uk/product/mental-wellbeing-in-the-workplace/

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