Neurodiversity Awareness
Empower your staff with Legal Island's Neurodiversity training, equipping businesses in Ireland with skills to embrace neurodiverse strengths for a more inclusive and innovative workplace.
Neurodiversity Awareness eLearning Course
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Overview
Create a more inclusive and supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals
Legal Island’s Neurodiversity Awareness training for Irish businesses aims to help raise awareness and promote neuroinclusion in the workplace.
Designed to complement existing neurodiversity policies and procedures, this course will help organisations create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for neurodivergent individuals.
What's Included
What your staff will learn in our Neurodiversity Awareness Training for Ireland
Legal Island’s Neurodiversity Awareness course is tailored specifically to Irish law and provides comprehensive compliance training for all staff on the importance of neuroinclusion in the workplace. It will focus on breaking down misconceptions and creating an awareness of neurodivergence in the workplace.
Topics covered include:
- What neurodiversity is
- Different types of neurodiverse conditions
- The importance of neuroinclusion
- How to be neuroinclusive
To enhance our ability to provide cutting-edge learning solutions, we have integrated AI tools for eLearning into this course.
We also offer an accessible version of this course with dyslexia-friendly colours and voiceover of all text, designed to support neurodivergent employees and those who find reading difficult.
Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Client Executive, Glen Bell - glen@legal-island.com
Importance of Training
Did you know one in ten Irish people identify as neurodivergent?
A recent survey conducted by Red C on behalf of the Bank of Ireland revealed that almost one in ten Irish adults identify as neurodivergent. However, only half of working neurodivergent individuals have disclosed their condition to their employer.
Each interaction at work involves people with diverse cognitive and behavioural traits. Still, many organisations overlook the importance of neurodiversity and neuroinclusion.
By embracing neurodivergence and providing the correct support, organisations can unlock the untapped potential of a diverse workforce, driving positive outcomes and enriching their culture.
“The value of neurodiversity awareness training across an organisation should not be underestimated. It can help develop a general awareness, understanding, and appreciation of colleagues.
“Through suitable training, employees can become comfortable talking about neurodiversity. Establishing a basic etiquette will help put neurodivergent employees at ease while also allowing management and colleagues to approach issues without fear of getting it wrong.”
Neuroinclusion at Work Report 2024, CIPD
Understanding Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity can be seen as a weakness, but it offers hidden strengths in the workplace
Neurodiversity, or neurodivergence, refers to the natural variations in how human brains function and process information.
Although the term neurodiversity technically includes both neurodivergent and neurotypical thinkers, it is commonly associated with certain neurodivergent conditions or neuro differences, such as autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s, ADHD, dyscalculia, and dyslexia, among others.
Raising awareness of neurodiversity allows organisations to fully harness the strengths of their diverse workforce, promoting understanding, reducing stigma, and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. For example:
- Autism can be a lack of eye contact; but it can also be noticing patterns nobody else has seen
- ADHD can be chaotic; but it can also be hyperfocus and getting twice as much done as everybody else
- Dyslexia can be spelling mistakes; but it can also be concepts, ideas, and a viewpoint you hadn’t previously considered
Who needs this training?
Who needs Neurodiversity Awareness Training in Ireland?
Workplace Neurodiversity Awareness training is essential for all staff so they can enjoy a safe and supportive work environment where they feel valued. Every workplace interaction involves individuals with different cognitive and behavioural traits but many organisations still underestimate the importance of neuroinclusion.
Having an understanding of neurodivergence helps create an inclusive work culture that values respect for differences and fair opportunities for all. This understanding can also contribute to enhanced innovation and problem-solving as you can tap into different perspectives and talents, while also encouraging improved team dynamics through empathy and open communication.
Challenging stereotypes and unconscious bias can break down stigma and encourage workplace neurodiversity. This can, in turn, contribute to greater employee retention and an improved company reputation – a bonus advantage of promoting neurodiversity awareness in the workplace.
Besides creating an inclusive workplace culture, awareness of neurodiversity also ensures your organisation complies with Irish law regarding equal opportunity employment.
Why is Neurodiversity Awareness Vital in the Workplace?
Neurodiversity Awareness in the workplace is important for several reasons. Not only does it create a more inclusive workplace, prevent discrimination in the recruitment process, and break down barriers, but having a neurodiverse workforce can actually lead to competitive advantages.
Neurodivergent people often see the world from unique perspectives, so they can often offer insight and solutions to problems that may go unnoticed by their neurotypical coworkers. By tapping into neurodiverse talent, you can bring numerous advantages to your organisation.
Everyone's brain functions and processes information differently – this is the case for both neurotypical and diagnosed neurodiverse people. Therefore, creating an inclusive environment for all employees can lead to a more open and understanding place of work.
Course Duration
How long does this course take?
This course will take no longer than 45 minutes to complete including an assessment. Each member of staff will receive their own personalised certificate upon successful completion.
Key Statistics
Why learn with Legal Island?
We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our key statistics show:
97%
of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation
96%
of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use
96%
of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved
96%
of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations
750,000 +
hours of training and course content delivered
200,000 +
employees across the island of Ireland have now benefitted from our services
FAQs
Got a question about our Neurodiversity Awareness Training?
Chances are at this stage you have a couple questions. If you can’t find your answer below, we encourage you to ask questions directly and you can call us anytime.
Who in my organisation should take this course?
Legal Island’s Neurodiversity Awareness training is designed specifically for organisations based in Ireland by a team of neuroinclusion experts. It has been designed for all staff.
How long will the course take to complete?
The Workplace Neurodiversity Awareness training will take up to 45 minutes to complete, including an assessment. Each member of staff will receive their own personalised certificate upon successful completion.
How much does the training cost?
The standard rate of our Workplace Neurodiversity Awareness training is €40 per staff member. However, this will vary depending on the number of staff working in your organisation.
How do I register my company for the course?
To discuss your training options or if you wish to discuss bespoke training needs regarding the inclusion of in-house documents in this eLearning programme, please contact a member of our eLearning team today – glen@legal-island.com
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