Thrive Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Thrive Neurodiversity
Champion Workshop

Half-day in person or online

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Delivered by
Peter Larkum

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This one day course qualifies you as a Neurodiversity In The Workplace Champion.

This Thrive half-day Champion Workshop equips you with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to support neurodivergent colleagues and foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Key Objectives:

  • Foster acceptance of neurodiversity
  • Transform workplace culture to embrace neurodiversity

CPD Active Learning

The Champion course is worth 4.5 hours towards your CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Active Learning

​Format

  • Delivery: In-person or live online via Zoom

  • Duration: 4.5 hours

  • Capacity: We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

  • 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

  • 3 Year’s access to Online Learning

Testimonials

“I thought the course was well run, informative and really helped me understand but also gave me tools to help me at work and at home.”
“Brilliant, really engaging and knowledgeable, the 4.5 hours passed so quickly! The session was really interactive and fun, as well as being informative. The exercises really served as an ice breaker.”
“Awesome – thank you so much. Have so much more I would love to chat about!”

You’ll learn:

The Basics

  • Language: Review key terminology

  • Identify: Learn the main neurodivergent conditions

  • Inclusion: Appreciate the value of neurodivergent participation in D&I efforts

Strengths & Expression

  • Strengths: Recognise each condition’s unique strengths

  • Expression: Understand how conditions present in the workplace

Challenges

  • Exec. Brain Activity: Experience executive functioning challenges firsthand

  • Communication Activity: Tackle clear-communication complexities

  • School trauma: Explore how school trauma affects skill development

  • Sensory overload: Identify and understand sensory overload

  • Meltdowns & shutdowns: Explain their occurrence and impact

  • Anxiety triggers: Recognise external factors that spark anxiety

Understanding

  • Executive Brain: Grasp the basics of executive functioning

  • Behaviour as communication: View behaviour as a message and offer support

  • Anxiety awareness: Spot anxiety in yourself and others

Helping & Adjustments

  • Sensory safety: Apply strategies for a sensory-safe environment

  • Regulation: Use techniques to manage anxiety effectively

  • Toolkit creation: Build a mental-health toolkit for challenging moments

  • Error prevention: Learn to prevent communication breakdowns and sustain morale

  • Compassionate support: Provide empathetic and legally sound backing for self-identified neurodivergent colleagues

  • Adjustments: Implement reasonable accommodations effectively

Host Your Own

Make an enquiry to host your own in-house Thrive Neurodiversity in the Workplace Champion Workshop, available in-person.

A minimum of 8 people are needed to run an in-house course.
Discounts are available for groups of 11 or more.

Alternatively, email hello@peterlakum.com directly.