Thrive · Neurodiversity

Thrive Neurodiversity Aware course

One hour, live online

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Delivered by
Peter Larkum

Award Winning
Instructor
Peter Larkum, mental health trainer and speaker
Thrive Neurodiversity Aware course

This one-hour course makes you Neurodiversity in the Workplace Aware, certified through Thrive.

At a glance

Price
£65 plus VAT per person (open courses)
How long
One hour, live online
Where
Live online, or at your workplace
Group size
Up to 60 people
You get
CPD certificate (1 hour of Active Learning) and a digital learning guide
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Who it's for

Anyone who wants to understand neurodiversity at work and support neurodivergent colleagues. It suits:

  • Managers and team leaders
  • HR, wellbeing and inclusion teams
  • Whole teams who want a shared language for neurodiversity

No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity.

By the end you'll be able to

  • Understand the language and concept of neurodiversity, and common myths
  • Name the main neurodivergent differences and their strengths
  • See the link between unsupported differences and mental ill health
  • Understand communication, social and sensory challenges
  • Know the difference reasonable adjustments make

Taught live by Peter through short presentations, group discussion and reflection. Expect to laugh as well as learn.

Upcoming Open Courses

One hour, live online. Pick a date and book your place.

Can't make these dates? We can run a private course for your team. Ask about in-house training

What delegates say

★★★★★

“Peter has an infectious enthusiasm for ND awareness. He made what could have been a dry and painful zoom training session into a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience.”
Dan A., Winchester City Council

★★★★★

“A lot was covered in the hour and Peter Larkum’s style of presenting is so enjoyable, it leaves you wanting to hear more.”
Anonymous delegate

★★★★★

“This was a great course which gave a lot of insight into neurodivergences. It was a very positive course which helped me understand the variances in neurodiversity.”
Nicki F., William Grant & Sons

★★★★★

“Very engaging and informative!”
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FAQs

Is this an official Thrive course?

Yes. Peter is a certified Thrive Neurodiversity Instructor, and you get a CPD certificate worth 1 hour of Active Learning.

Aware or Champion: which is right for me?

Aware is the one-hour essentials. Champion is four hours, includes the Aware content, and builds the skills to lead inclusion. See the Champion course.

Do I need my camera on?

We ask everyone to keep cameras on to help engagement. If you would rather not, let us know ahead of time.

Can my organisation pay by invoice?

Yes. Card payment is taken when you book online. To pay by invoice instead, email hello@peterlarkum.com and we’ll arrange it.

Can you train our whole team?

Yes. Peter runs Aware online or at your workplace, for groups of up to 60. See below.

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CPD Active Learning

The Aware course is worth 1 hour towards your CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Active Learning


​Format

  • Delivery: Live online via Zoom

  • Duration: 1 hour

  • Capacity: 60 participants

  • Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities

Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course gets:

  • CPD Certification

  • Digital Learning Guide


You’ll learn:

The Basics

  • Terminology: Introduction to terminology around neurodiversity

  • Concept: Understanding the concept of neurodiversity

  • Myths: Exploration of common myths around neurodiversity

  • Spectrum: Understanding why the autism spectrum and neurodiversity spectrum are not linear

Strengths & Expression

  • Differences & strengths: Ability to list the main neurodivergent differences and common strengths

  • Perception stereotypes: Discovery of perception stereotypes

Understanding

  • Mental health link: Understanding the link between unsupported neurodivergent differences and mental ill-health conditions

Challenges

  • Social & communication: Better understanding of communication and social challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals

  • School impact: Insight into how schools can impact self-esteem and confidence

  • Sensory overload: Introduction to sensory overload

Helping & Adjustments

  • Self-regulation: Tools and space to self-regulate

  • Adjustments: Insight into the positive impact of reasonable adjustments

Train your whole team

Bring neurodiversity awareness to your whole team. Peter runs the one-hour Aware course online or on site, on dates that suit you.

Every organisation is different, so tell us a little about your team and choose what happens next: a tailored quote, or a short call to talk it through.

Alternatively, email hello@peterlarkum.com directly.