Course Description

Neurodivergent-affirming practice for Recruiters : Focus on Autism and AuDHD


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 recruitment practice and balanced with 10 years professional experience of supporting autistic and other neurodivergent candidates and recruitment professionals 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 candidates throughout the entire recruitment process. 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, a strong understanding of AuDHD and an introduction to ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia 
  • Understand the Equality Act 2010 and recruitment reasonable adjustments in relation to autism and neurodivergence
  • Understand the potential recruitment barriers for autistic and neurodivergent candidates when unsupported
  • Understand how to support disclosure and confidentiality
  • Aware of supportive autism and neurodivergent-affirming recruitment practices and processes
  • Understand best practice adjustments to testing for competency and aptitude in any setting
  • Aware of practical strategies to support anxious or overwhelmed autistic and neurodivergent candidates
  • 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?

This course has been designed for recruiters, directly supporting or indirectly supporting an autistic or neurodivergent candidate or not. No previous knowledge or training is required, however attendees should have a basic understanding of what neurodivergence is.