Neurodiversity in the Workplace Champions (4 Hours)

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Neurodiversity Training with Safety First Aid Training

Previously mistaken for laziness, it is estimated that roughly 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent.

Despite neurodiversity in the UK workplace being more understood in recent years, there are still several challenges that need to be addressed further. Discrimination and disclosure of neurodiversity are two of the main concerns, with 20% of neurodivergent employees having experience harassment or discrimination at work.

What is Neurodiversity?

Every individual has a uniquely structured brain—no two are exactly alike. Neurodiversity refers to the idea that these brain differences are normal and natural. Some people’s brains just function differently. The term is used to broadly describe those with conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.

Embracing a neurodiverse workforce offers significant advantages and opens the door to a broader range of talent. By aligning roles with the strengths of neurodivergent individuals and reducing potential obstacles, organisations can foster an inclusive environment that supports productivity and effectiveness for everyone.

What to expect on our Neurodiversity in the Workplace Champions Training Course

For this course, all learning takes place online, unless you have booked a private course at a specific location, through an instructor led session. The 4-hour Neurodiversity in the Workplace Champions course will accommodate anywhere between 8 – 16 learners in attendance.

Participants will all need to have already completed the 1-hour Neurodiversity Awareness Course.

Course Certification

Upon completion of the course, learners with receive a CPD accredited certificate, alongside 3 years access to an online learning portal.

Course Contents

Our 4-Hour Neurodiversity Champion Training Course will enable learners to:

• Confidently list the main neurodiverse conditions and the set of strengths common to each condition.
• Develop an understanding of how an individual living with each condition may present within the workplace.
• Gain a basic understanding of executive functioning.
• Understand the concept of neurodiversity in terms of executive functioning within daily life.
• Personally experience what it feels like to have an executive functioning challenge.
• Understand why it’s important for diversity and inclusion to include neurodivergent individuals.
• The concept of school trauma and the impact this has on learning new skills.
• Understand how meltdowns and shutdowns occur and the negative impacts they have.
• Discover ways to create a more sensory-safe working environment.
• Understand the idea that external factors can cause anxiety.
• Be able to recognise anxiety within yourself and others, and learn ways to manage anxiety.
• Create a mental health and wellbeing virtual toolbox to support yourself and anyone else experiencing a crisis.
• Learn the importance of clear communication and develop an understanding of how complicated communication is.
• Start to understand that all behaviour is communication and aim to support rather than judge.
• Unpack that communication errors are faults on all sides and find out how to prevent low morale within a workplace.
• Discover the importance of supporting those who self-identify as neurodivergent.
• The positive impact that you can make through reasonable adjustments.

How will attending a Neurodiversity Training Course help?

Neurodiversity training can be used to propel your business forward, helping improve understanding and communication while reducing discrimination. For a business to succeed it is imperative to have an open line of communication with all employees, but it is even more important with those who are neurodivergent, having champions in the workplace will help to reduce the amount of miscommunication and improve the inclusivity of the communication.

Similarly, having Neurodiversity Champions will allow staff to educate each other, spreading awareness for the areas that neurodivergent people will excel in and how to support them in any areas they may need additional help. Having a workforce that is open to supporting each other with projects is essential for the smooth running of a company, regardless of neurodiversity. So, by making creating a more welcoming environment, your business will grow and reach new heights.

Why Choose Safety First Aid Training?

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Enrol today and equip yourself with the essential skills to make a real difference. Contact us now on 020 8203 7447 or email training@sfag.co.uk.