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Neurodiversity Awareness

This session explores neurodiversity and what differences and needs neurodivergent service users might have when we support them. It examines barriers, common adjustments, as well as their experiences accessing support across time.

Duration 1 hour–2.5 hours Online or in-person Online or in-person
Neurodiversity Awareness
Gain CPD hours

About This Session

This session explores neurodiversity and what differences and needs neurodivergent service users might have when we support them. It examines barriers, common adjustments, as well as their experiences accessing support across time.

Each year we deliver this session to thousands of staff across the charity sector. We also deliver a version for teams and managers about neurodiversity in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand what neurodiversity means and what the main neurodivergent conditions are.
  • Understand neurodivergent differences in communication, processing and sensory experiences.
  • Recognise the importance of simple environmental changes and pre-emptive structural elements in support.
  • Discuss and apply sector specific actionable adjustments that benefit a range of minds.

Session Formats

Online ONLINE

Lunch & Learn

1 hour

A focused live webinar ideal for larger distributed teams. Core concepts, common conditions and quick practical adjustments.

In-person IN-PERSON

Conference Talk

1 hour

A dynamic keynote-style session for all-staff days, away days, or conference programmes.

Online ONLINE

Online Webinar

2 hours

An extended online session with group discussions, breakout activities and sector-specific case studies.

In-person IN-PERSON

In-Person Session

2.5 hours

A deep-dive workshop for smaller teams with hands-on activities, scenario work and action planning.