Neurodiversity Awareness For Managers

For managers, understanding neurodiversity is not only about empathy but
also about effective leadership, inclusion, and compliance. By attending
this course, managers will gain the tools and confidence to have supportive
conversations, implement reasonable adjustments, and help their teams
thrive. This proactive approach improves engagement, reduces
absenteeism, and fosters a culture where all employees feel valued,
understood, and able to bring their best selves to work.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the current landscape of neurodiversity in the UK.
• Summarise the legal responsibilities of employers and managers.
• Recognise the characteristics, strengths and challenges associated with
• the 7 common neurodivergent profiles.
• Identify how neurodivergence may present in workplace behaviours.
• Evaluate the impact of unmet neurodivergent needs.
• Apply a strengths-based management approach.
• Identify a range of reasonable adjustments and supportive practices.
• Reflect on their own management style.
• Define what ‘good’ neuro-inclusive practice looks like.
• Contribute to shaping recommendations for policy and practice.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Line Managers and Team Leaders
• Department Heads and Supervisors
• HR Professionals and People Partners
• Wellbeing or Inclusion Champions
• Occupational Health representatives
• Anyone responsible for implementing or reviewing workplace policies around health, wellbeing, or inclusion

Prerequisites: No prior training is required.

Course Outline