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Neurodiversity 101

Understanding and Celebrating Differences in the Human Brain

Our two-hour Neurodiversity 101 course builds awareness of neurodiversity in society. You'll learn about neurodivergent conditions, how to meet the needs of neurodiverse people, and the importance of inclusion. Suitable for all, including customer service, healthcare, and education.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand neurodiversity
  
• Explore neurodivergent conditions
  
• Learn how to meet the needs of neurodiverse people
  
• Understand the importance of inclusion
  

Diverse Minds, Just Justice

Understanding Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System

In this four-hour course, law enforcement, legal professionals, and other criminal justice professionals will learn about neurodiversity, the impact of neurodivergent conditions on vulnerability to crime, and how to provide appropriate support and management for neurodivergent witnesses, victims, and suspects. We'll also cover crime prevention and reduction amongst the neurodivergent population.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand neurodiversity in the criminal justice system
  
• Identify the impact of neurodivergent conditions on vulnerability to crime
  
• Learn how to provide appropriate support and management for neurodivergent individuals in the criminal justice system
  
• Understand crime prevention and reduction amongst the neurodivergent population
  

Neurodiversity at Work

Building an Inclusive and Innovative Workplace

Join our four-hour course, "Neurodiversity at Work," to learn about neurodivergent conditions, the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace, relevant employment law, and how to develop an inclusive workplace. This training is suitable for employers, managers, supervisors, team-leaders, and HR and recruitment teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions
  
• Learn about the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace
  
• Understand relevant employment law
  
• Develop an inclusive workplace that supports neurodivergent individuals
  

Neurodivergence in Social Care

Building an Inclusive and Innovative Workplace

This 4-hour course is for social workers, youth workers, and youth offending workers who want to support neurodivergent individuals. We will explore neurodivergence, challenges faced in social care settings and best practices. You will learn to create a structured environment, encourage self-determination, use positive reinforcement, and collaborate with the individual and their support network to develop a person-centred plan. You will also complete a practical roleplay exercise,developing a plan for ongoing support.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand neurodivergence and its impact on individuals
  
• Identify the specific challenges that neurodivergent individuals may face in social care settings
  
• Learn best practices for creating a structured and predictable environment
  
• Understand the importance of encouraging self-determination and self-advocacy
  
• Learn how to use positive reinforcement and strengths-based approaches to support positive behaviour change
  
• Understand the importance of collaborating with the individual and their support network to develop a person-centred plan
  

Safeguarding Course

Building an Inclusive and Innovative Workplace

Our four-hour safeguarding course, led by experienced professionals, covers signs and indicators, non-accidental injuries, abuse, laws, trauma-informed practice, management, information sharing and PREVENT duty. Suitable for organisations working with vulnerable adults or children.

Learning objectives:

• Recognise signs of abuse and neglect
  
• Identify common sites for non-accidental injury
  
• Understand different forms of abuse and safeguarding issues
  
• Become familiar with safeguarding laws and legislation
  
• Develop a trauma-informed practice
  
• Learn how to manage a concern
  
• Know when and how to share information.
  

Masterclasses and Webinars

Building an Inclusive and Innovative Workplace

Our webinars and master classes offer a unique opportunity for individuals and organisations to gain continuous professional development. Whether you're attending virtually or in person, our range of subjects will provide you with valuable insights and knowledge.

Our classes cover topics such as:

• Exploring ADHD and Domestic Abuse
  
• Putting a Stop to Trauma (awareness of the increased levels of adverse childhood experiences amongst neurodivergent people)
  
• Project Disrupt (Stop neurodivergent children from being exploited criminally)
  
• Positively Channeling Interest (Understanding special interests and hyper-focus and how to channel them positively. Looking at the potential dangers, such as the high levels of autistic young people who commit online terrorism offences.)
  

Join us for an engaging and informative experience that will broaden your horizons and improve your professional skills.

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