Understanding & supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
- Category
- Belonging & inclusion
- Audience
- All Staff
- Format
- eLearn
- Duration
- 30 minutes self paced
Course overview
Get to know and leverage the strengths of a neurodiverse workforce in this informative overview for leaders.
Learn about the major types of neurodivergence and the specific features and experiences that can guide the way we perceive, include and actively support our neurodivergent team members. Explore some practical examples along the way as psychological health and safety facilitator Mark Dean shares some insights to help you to embed and contribute to a neuroinclusive workplace culture.
Learning outcomes
- recognise the different forms of neurodiversity in particular ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia
- identify the barriers and challenges for neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace
- appreciate the strengths that neurodivergent individuals can bring to the workplace.
- identify how different needs may present in the workplace and apply strategies to support neurodivergent employees.
- promote inclusive language and apply practical strategies to promote neuroinclusive culture
Compliance outcomes
- helps fulfil work health safety obligations to create a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
- helps fulfil work health safety obligations to ensure a workplace free of psychosocial hazards
- helps create inclusive workplaces that align with anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation
- aligns with your organisational values to support an inclusive, neurodiverse workforce
- helps mitigate the risk of discrimination claims and associated legal and reputational damage
Benefits
- Highlights the strengths and unique contributions of neurodivergent individuals
- Promotes inclusive workplace practices and language
- Helps identify and overcome barriers faced by neurodivergent employees
- Encourages a diverse and adaptive workplace culture
- Supports compliance with disability and anti-discrimination legislation
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