How has this course been developed?

This 3 hour course has been developed in-line with the latest research and empirical studies relating to aspects of autism and neurodivergent-affirming line management and balanced with 10 years professional experience of supporting autistic and neurodivergent people and their line managers as well as lived experience of the specific subject matter .

What is the overall course aim?

This course aims to develop a strong understanding of how to support undiagnosed, undisclosed, disclosed or self-recognising autistic and neurodivergent line reports. You will gain an understanding of how to support in an autism and neurodivergent-affirming way and how to motivate your team to engage with autism and neurodivergent-affirming changes to practice and processes.

What are the expected learning outcomes?

• Enhanced understanding of autism, and a strong understanding of AuDHD/ADHD
• Understand the Equality Act 2010 and reasonable adjustments in relation to autism and neurodivergence
• Understand how to support disclosure and confidentiality
• Understand common autistic and other neurodivergent strengths and talents at work
• Aware of supportive new starter processes and at work line manager support
• Understand neuro-normative workplace culture and it's drawbacks
• Understand how to manage the competing needs of a neurodiverse team
• Aware of practical strategies to support difficult and sensitive conversations
• Workshop practical and tailored strategies to adapt your personal and team practice to be autism and neurodivergent-affirming
• Aware of how to access additional strategies and resources to support your autism and neurodivergent-affirming team change

Who is this course for?