Neurodiversity Training, 19 July

Posted on 29 May 2026

 

This new and exciting course provides a welcoming space for you to explore neurodiversity and how different cognitive profiles shape participation. You will discover ways to enable people to contribute confidently, whether in your community projects or at work.

Through lively discussion and experiential activities, participants will unpack assumptions, deepen understanding and build confidence in applying neuro-inclusion to everyday practice. You definitely won’t be staring at PowerPoint all day!

What you will explore in the session:

•          Neurodiversity and neurodivergence from a strengths-based perspective

•          Challenges in group, work, and community settings

•          How cognitive profiles influence group dynamics

•          Focusing on the person, not the diagnosis

•          How organisational and societal structures can create barriers

•          Challenging limiting norms and assumptions

•          Different neurodivergent profiles from autism, ADHD, Dyslexia to Tourette’s syndrome

•          Key areas of challenge – communication, sensory sensitivity, and executive functioning.

By the end of the session, participants will:

•          Understand neurodiversity and neurodivergence through a strengths-based lens.

•          Recognise how cognitive profiles influence group dynamics

•          Identify commonly held assumptions that create barriers to being neuro-inclusive

•          Leave with practical tools and insights to foster neuro-inclusive work and community environments.

Who should attend this course?

This course is for anyone who wants to create more neuro-inclusive work or community spaces and ways of working— volunteers, staff, managers and leaders alike. The course is welcoming to participants who identify as neurodivergent, providing a holistic, strengths-based perspective on neurodiversity.

Fees per person:

£199 - Smaller charities (under 15 staff) and self-funded individuals

£299 - Large charities, public sector and small businesses

£399 - Corporate rate (over 15 staff).