Neurodiversity Training for Charities

Understanding and embracing neurodiversity is essential for creating inclusive and effective charitable organisations. This training is designed to equip your charity with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to create an inclusive environment that celebrates and nurtures the unique talents of neurodivergent individuals, whether they’re staff members, volunteers, trustees, or service users.

Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain and the wide range of neurological differences that exist among individuals. Neurodivergence encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s and other neurodivergent identities.

Recognising and accommodating neurodiversity in charitable organisations goes beyond meeting legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010; it’s about creating an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully to your charity’s mission. Research shows that organisations embracing neurodiversity benefit from diverse perspectives, innovative problem-solving approaches, and enhanced creativity in service delivery. For charities, this means better support for beneficiaries, more effective programmes, and stronger community engagement. Many charitable organisations are still developing their understanding of how to fully support their neurodivergent staff, volunteers, and service users.

Our Neuro-Affirmative Charity Training will guide your organisation through a comprehensive exploration of neurodiversity, providing practical insights and strategies tailored to the charitable sector. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and expert guidance, we’ll help you understand the diverse needs and strengths of neurodivergent individuals within your organisation’s ecosystem.

Training is virtual unless otherwise arranged, making it accessible for charities across the UK.

Key topics covered in this training programme include:

  • Introduction to Neurodiversity: Understanding neurodiversity and its importance in charitable organisations

  • Recognising Strengths: Identifying how neurodivergent individuals can contribute uniquely to your charity’s mission

  • Creating Inclusive Policies: Implementing inclusive practices and reasonable adjustments for staff, volunteers, and service users

  • Communication and Collaboration: Developing effective communication strategies for neurodiverse teams and service delivery, incorporating the Double Empathy Problem

  • Building an Inclusive Culture: Nurturing an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes psychological safety

  • Breaking Down Barriers: Addressing stigmas and misconceptions about neurodiversity in the third sector

  • Service User Engagement: Understanding how to make your charitable services more accessible and inclusive for neurodivergent beneficiaries

  • Volunteer Support: Creating inclusive volunteering opportunities and support systems

By participating in this Neuro-Affirmative Charity Training Programme, your organisation will gain the knowledge and tools needed to build an inclusive environment that values and leverages the talents of all individuals, regardless of their differences in neurotype. Embracing neurodiversity will enhance your charity’s ability to serve its beneficiaries effectively while creating meaningful opportunities for neurodivergent individuals to contribute to your mission.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace Training for Charities

90 minutes virtual interactive training

£300

We can also create bespoke training for your organisation if you’d like to concentrate on a particular aspect of your work, or if you’d like to include more on any of the following topics:

  • How to support neurodivergent employees and create a safe space to disclose neurodivergence.
  • Reasonable adjustments
  • Strengths of neurodivergent employees and why they are an essential part of a balanced workforce.
  • Myth-busting
  • Why and how you can utilise hyperfocus and passionate interests.
  • A brief look at female neurodivergence and why it has been missed.
  • The mental health consequences of masking neurodivergence.
  • Intersectionality and social justice.
  • Autistic communication
  • Executive Function
  • Autistic masking
  • Neurodivergent employee wellbeing
  • Recognising burnout
  • What You Can Change
  • Recruitment and Onboarding
  • 10 tips for neuro inclusive job descriptions
  • Office design
  • The benefits of working from home for neurodivergent employees
  • Meetings
  • Online meetings
  • SMART goals need SMART instructions
  • Company Culture

Please contact us for more details.