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Neurodiversity Awareness
Neurodiversity Awareness, online in about 30 to 45 minutes on any device. The course covers what neurodiversity is, common conditions, the law, adjustments and inclusive practice, and respectful communication.
Who it is for
Who this course is for
All staff, managers and recruiters in any organisation who want to understand neurodiversity and help neurodivergent colleagues thrive at work. No previous knowledge is assumed.
- Managers and team leaders
- HR and recruitment staff
- Teachers and support staff
- Customer-facing teams
- Anyone who works with neurodivergent colleagues
Course content
What the course covers
Five short lessons covering what neurodiversity means, common conditions, the law, adjustments and inclusive practice, and respectful communication and support, then a 12-question assessment.
What neurodiversity means
Neurodiversity, neurodivergent and neurotypical, how common it is, and why it matters at work.
Common conditions
Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and Tourette's, with strengths and challenges.
The law
Disability under the Equality Act 2010, discrimination, reasonable adjustments and Access to Work.
Adjustments and inclusive practice
Adjustments by need, inclusive recruitment, meetings and the environment, and the adjustment conversation.
Respectful communication and support
Clear communication, language and disclosure, confidentiality, challenging stereotypes and wellbeing.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- Explain what neurodiversity and neurodivergence mean
- Describe common neurodivergent conditions and how they can show at work
- Explain employer duties under the Equality Act 2010
- Identify reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices
- Communicate and support colleagues respectfully
Your legal duty
The law behind this training
This course is awareness training on neurodiversity at work, in line with Acas guidance and the Equality Act 2010. It is not medical or legal advice, and it does not teach you to diagnose anyone. Your organisation's policies, and the individual's own view of what helps them, always come first. Legal references are for Great Britain; Northern Ireland has its own disability law and Access to Work scheme.
One thing to be clear about: everyone is different. The best way to find out what helps someone is to ask them, respectfully and privately.
- Equality Act 2010, ss6, 13, 15, 19, 20, 26 and 27
- Equality Act 2010, s20(7) and Schedule 8 paragraph 20
- Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Employment Statutory Code of Practice (2011)
- Equality Act 2010
Practicalities
How the course works
For employers
Buying for a team
Buying for more than a couple of people is easier on an account: one invoice, licences you allocate as staff join, and a report of who has done what and when it expires.
- One invoice instead of one card payment per person
- Allocate licences as people join
- Completion and expiry reporting for your records
- Bespoke versions written around your own procedures
Neurodiversity Awareness: common questions
About 30 to 45 minutes, with no time limit: start it, pause it, and come back whenever suits. The certificate is issued as soon as you pass the end assessment.
Yes. Each lesson ends with short knowledge checks, then there is a 12-question assessment with a pass mark of 70% (9 of 12). You can retake it as often as you need.
The certificate is valid for 2 years, and we recommend a refresher every 2 years.
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