Find support Audits & Training Disability Equality Training Neurodiversity 101 Back to overview It is estimated that 1 in 7 people in the UK, nearly 15% of the population, are neurodiverse although it is not always the case that people who have a neurodiverse profile know they have one. Neurodiversity is still a relatively recent concept covering a range of neurological conditions or labels including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Developmental Language Disorder. This course provides delegates with an awareness of what a neurodiverse diagnosis or profiles consist of, what they mean and how an inclusive approach can be taken to enable and empower neurodiverse leaders, colleagues, customers and visitors. Who should attend? Anyone in any organisation with potential colleagues, visitors or customers with neurodiversity. Course overview During this workshop participants will discover: What neurodiversity means and what neurodiversity is not. An understanding of the challenges and talents associated with individual neurodiverse conditions including: Dyslexia Dyspraxia / DCD ADHD Autism Dyscalculia Specific Language Impairment (SLI) Dysgraphia What neurodiverse inclusion looks like. How a confident approach can enable and empower neurodiverse colleagues and customers. How to create neurodiverse policies, practice or procedure. How to make written content accessible to a neurodiverse audience. What inclusive practice looks like. What will I gain? By the end of the course delegates will have:- An understanding of what neurodiversity means alongside confidence in neurodiverse inclusion An overview of the Equality Act 2010 and of the social model of disability and how it relates to neurodiversity An understanding of the differences and similarities with different neurodiverse profiles Greater confidence in inclusive practice with neurodiverse colleagues, customers and visitors Contact us Back to Audits and Training Manage Cookie Preferences