The Brain Charity is marking Brain Awareness Week (10th – 16th March) and Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17th – 23rd March) by offering a 10% discount to Chamber members who enquire about Neurodiversity Workplace Training in March.
What is neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is the concept that brain differences are natural variations. Some people’s brains simply work in a different way.
For at least 20% of the adult population in the UK, these differences mean they may have a neurodivergent condition such as autism, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may consider themselves to be neurodivergent.
The neurodiversity movement celebrates the full spectrum of brain differences, encompassing both neurotypicality and neurodivergence, and champions the strength of neurodivergent people.
What are the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace?
Diversity is key to the development and progression of any organisation. Hiring a neurodiverse workforce comes with huge benefits and allows companies to access a wider talent pool.
Neurodivergent employees often possess highly desirable skills and attributes, such as:
- Reliability, conscientiousness and persistence
- Detailed and in-depth factual knowledge and an excellent memory
- Attention to detail and the ability to identify errors
- Creativity, especially in visual or spatial processing activities
- The ability to look at the bigger picture and think laterally
What does the training cover?
The Brain Charity’s neurodiversity training supports organisations to understand what neurodiversity is and how to support neurodivergent staff in the workplace.
This can cover topics such as creating inclusive and accessible recruitment processes, adapting workspaces for neurodivergent and disabled employees, how to become a Disability Confident employer and understanding reasonable adjustments, Access to Work and available grants.
Our trainers are all neurodivergent or the parent of a neurodivergent child, bringing their lived experience to
Training packages can be tailored to suit all organisations. Sessions can be delivered virtually or in-person, and as full day, half day or one-hour workshops. You can view our packages and fees here.
All profits from Workplace Neurodiversity go directly to funding The Brain Charity’s frontline services, supporting people living with all forms of neurological conditions. We provide practical advice, emotional support and social activities to thousands of people every year.
You can make an enquiry by filling in this form or emailing training@thebraincharity.org.uk.