Neurodivergence in the workplace

Topic: Explores practices and recommendations for supporting and working with neurodivergent team members, developed based on extensive literature review and consultation with neurodivergent professionals.

Level: Introductory

Standard: 120 mins

Objective: Learn how to show up as an ally for neurodivergent colleagues.

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• Define neurodivergence, including the diversity of conditions the term refers to and the historical background of evolving language around it
• Examine the intersectional impact between neurodivergence and mental health
• Identify the key differences between the social model of disability and the medical model
• Describe common barriers for neurodivergent team members
• Identify ways to empower neurodivergent team members
• Identify ways to show up as an ally in a neuroinclusive team