
Course
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Understanding Neurodiversity: Foundations & Perspectives
Explore the breadth of neurodiversity, including foundational concepts, diverse neurotypes (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s, etc.), the social vs. medical model, and the importance of lived experience.
Face-to-face element:
Personal stories and interactive discussion with neurodivergent trainers.Explore the breadth of neurodiversity, including foundational concepts, diverse neurotypes (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s, etc.), the social vs. medical model, and the importance of lived experience.
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Building Inclusive Environments
Learn how to create environments physical, social, and organisational that enable neurodivergent individuals to thrive. Cover inclusive communication, universal design, and reasonable adjustments at work/education.
Face-to-face element:
Practical exercises in identifying barriers and co-producing adaptations.Learn how to create environments physical, social, and organisational that enable neurodivergent individuals to thrive. Cover inclusive communication, universal design, and reasonable adjustments at work/education.
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Practical exercises in identifying barriers and co-producing adaptations. -
Practical Strategies for Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals
Develop tailored strategies for supporting neurodivergent people in varied settings. Includes working with strengths, recognising challenges, sensory needs, and supporting self-advocacy.Face-to-face element:
Scenario-based workshops and problem-solving exercises.
Develop tailored strategies for supporting neurodivergent people in varied settings. Includes working with strengths, recognising challenges, sensory needs, and supporting self-advocacy.Face-to-face element:
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Autism & ADHD: Deep Dive
In-depth focus on autism and ADHD from lived, clinical, and societal perspectives. Covers strengths, misconceptions, co-occurrence, and strategies for effective support and inclusion.
Face-to-face element:
Interactive sessions with sector specialists, including case studies and role play.In-depth focus on autism and ADHD from lived, clinical, and societal perspectives. Covers strengths, misconceptions, co-occurrence, and strategies for effective support and inclusion.
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Interactive sessions with sector specialists, including case studies and role play. -
Promoting Neuro-Inclusive Leadership & Culture
Explore how leaders, managers, and colleagues can drive and sustain a neuro-inclusive culture. Topics include anti-stigma work, policy, advocacy, and supporting neurodivergent staff in career progression.
Face-to-face element:
Action planning, group reflection, and implementation workshops.Explore how leaders, managers, and colleagues can drive and sustain a neuro-inclusive culture. Topics include anti-stigma work, policy, advocacy, and supporting neurodivergent staff in career progression.
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Action planning, group reflection, and implementation workshops. -
Oliver McGowan Tier 2 face to face
Oliver McGowan Tier 2 face-to-face delivery can be embedded into relevant modules, especially Understanding Neurodiversity: Foundations & Perspectives” and “Autism & ADHD: Deep Dive.
Oliver McGowan Tier 2 face-to-face delivery can be embedded into relevant modules, especially Understanding Neurodiversity: Foundations & Perspectives” and “Autism & ADHD: Deep Dive.