Continuing Professional Development Introduction to Neurodiversity Awareness in the Workplace
Page last updated 25 April 2025
Introduction
This practical one day programme aims to give you practical knowledge and ability to recognise neurodiversity in the workplace. The training enables participants an understanding of how neurodiverse conditions (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Autism, ADHD) affect people in the workplace, and successful strategies to work with people from a strengths-based approach. It will equip you with a range of options and methods to utilise in ensuring everyone feels heard and included at work.
Who is it for?
This programme is designed for individuals, both management and non-management professionals from any industry sector, who work with people who are neurodivergent.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this open programme.
This programme is designed for individuals, both management and non-management professionals from any industry sector, who work with people who are neurodivergent.
Structure
Content
What does it cover?
The programme will cover topics including:
- What is Neurodiversity?
- What are the dimensions of Neurodiversity
- Neurodiversity and mental health
- How to make reasonable adjustments
- Strengths based collaboration
What do I get out of it?
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- Assess needs of colleagues and access the right professional support
- Do a training requirements audit of staff, managers and leader on Neurodiversity awareness
- Plan the implementation of awareness raising, training and workplace needs assessments
- Communicate the benefits of
- Design and implement an organisation wide ND policy and strategy
- Use workplace feedback to identify areas for improvement
Learning and Teaching
How will I learn?
This practical one day programme is delivered face-to-face and will expect you to participate in the sessions with your own and peer experiences.
Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
Course dates
| Course Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 03 July 2025 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Frenchay Campus |
Course fees
Please see the table below for current fees and discounts available. All prices are VAT exempt.
| Course Date | Thursday 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | Frenchay Campus |
| Full Fee | £297.00 |
| Payment deadline | 05 June 2025 |
| Early Bird Discount | £270.00 |
| Payment deadline | 22 May 2025 |
| UWE Bristol Alumni Discount | £253.00 |
| Payment deadline | 05 June 2025 |
| UWE Bristol Staff Discount | £253.00 |
| Payment deadline | 05 June 2025 |
| SME Discount | £270.00 |
| Payment deadline | 05 June 2025 |
Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with each other. The greatest discount available will be applied at your booking confirmation.
How to apply
To make a full or provisional booking for this programme, please complete the relevant online booking form below:
| Course Date | Booking Form |
| Thursday 03 July 2025 | Booking Coming Soon |
To make an Enquiry: Enquire Now
For further information
- Email: Please contact us through the online enquiry form.
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1 then option 2)