Neurodiversity Training.
Find out how your organisation can create and promote a thriving neurodiverse workplace based on our lived experience.
Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA) is a leader in empowering neurodiversity in the workplace - 80% of our staff are neurodivergent (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia). Sharing that experience, we offer a unique training program to empower organisations to unlock and embrace the full potential of a neurodiverse workforce.
Why should you invest in neurodiversity training?
Your organisation has more neurodivergent members than you realise. Unfortunately, many are uncomfortable disclosing their neurodivergence based on previous negative experiences in the workplace. Our training creates a safe place for all staff to enable a neuroinclusive work environment.
By investing in neurodiversity training, your organisation is taking a significant step towards building a more inclusive and effective workplace. You can help break down the barriers that prevent neurodivergent people from gaining and maintaining professional employment. Our program equips your team with the knowledge and skills to create a neuroinclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique talents.
Studies have shown that neurodivergent people bring a wealth of benefits to the workplace, including:
Enhanced problem-solving
Strong analytical skills
Increased innovation
Improved employee engagement
Learn more about enabling a neuroinclusive workplace.
ASA’s Neurodiversity in the Workplace Training Program
Our comprehensive training consists of five courses designed to build a strong foundation for understanding and supporting neurodiversity in your workplace. Our training experience is drawn from within; our courses share our lived experience and real case studies from our neurodivergent team members and their leaders. Although many previously struggled to find long-term secure work before commencing at ASA, they now thrive in a supported neuroinclusive environment. We can coordinate face-to-face sessions at your workplace or online across Australia.
We’ve conducted training for:
Our Courses
Neurodiversity Awareness
Duration: 1 hour
This introductory course provides a broad overview of neurodiversity, including:
- Definitions and neurodivergent variances (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia)
- Exploration of neurodivergent experiences in theworkplace
- How neurodivergence can present at work
- How a neuroinclusive work environment helps everyone
Leading and Supporting a Neuroinclusive Workplace Package
Our other courses are offered both as individual sessions or as a package designed to follow Neurodiversity Awareness. It is highly recommended that Neurodiversity Awareness be completed first to set the context. These below facilitated workshops equip leaders and members of neurodiverse teams with practical strategies for fostering a thriving neuroinclusive workplace. Courses include:
Neuroinclusive Communication
Duration: 1.5 hours
This session helps to recognise (and challenge) what is generally assumed throughout traditional workplace communication and addresses how we can communicate effectively across a neurodiverse work environment.
Anxiety, Neurodivergence and the Work Environment
Duration: 1.5 hours
In this session, we address anxiety and how it can occur and explore ways to circumvent or reduce its impact on individuals and the workplace.
Leading Neurodiverse Teams
Duration: 1.5 hours
In this session, we focus on the importance of self-awareness and building healthy connections as a leader. Scenario-based group discussions reinforce what we’ve shared through the previous two workshops, as well as the initial Neurodiversity Awareness training.
Neuroinclusion in Action
Duration: 1.5 hours
Through this interactive workshop, we'll build on what you've learned about neurodiversity and guide you through actions and practices that could easily be implemented for your workplace. You'll explore ways you can integrate and improve what may already be possible, as you support the development of a neuroinclusive work environment that everyone deserves.
Testimonials
We have received fantastic feedback from our clients who have attended our workshops. In fact, some client staff disclosed their neurodivergence for the first time because of the safe environment provided. The workshops have helped our clients broaden their understanding of neurodivergent conditions and create a supportive environment for their coworkers.
Inclusion Manager | M80 Ring Road Alliance
Project Director | Ventia
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s different about your neurodiversity training?
Our training modules were co-designed with our team, of whom 80% are neurodivergent (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia etc). We focus on sharing our employee experiences, drawing from lessons learned through our neurodiverse teams to explore practical tips and tricks that support your work environment.
You can be confident that our training is presented in an engaging and respectful way, so neurotypical and neurodivergent employees alike feel engaged with the content. And as the saying goes, ‘if you’ve met one neurodivergent person, you’ve only met one neurodivergent person’ – everyone is different, and we all have something we can learn!
Neurodiversity is a relatively new topic for our organisation. Where do you suggest we start, and who should attend?
If your organisation is starting your neuroinclusion journey, that’s great news! We’d recommend Neurodiversity Awareness to set a foundational understanding of neurodiversity for everyone. It covers the WHY you should care about a neuroinclusive work environment in addition to WHAT neurodivergence is. It’s important to avoid the assumption that everyone knows!
Our other courses (Neuroinclusive Communication, Anxiety, Neurodivergence and the Work Environment, Leading Neurodiverse Teams and Neuroinclusion in Action) are recommended for managers and peers of neurodivergent employees in addition to your People and Culture and other vital support partners.
Can I purchase specific courses, or do I need to take all of them?
Our courses are theme-based and can be delivered stand-alone or in a package to meet your organisation’s needs. However, it is highly recommended you undertake Neurodiversity Awareness first to set the context.
How many people can attend?
The initial Neurodiversity Awareness Training course is a presentation. Conducted online, the number of attendees is not capped. Conducted onsite, the audience is limited only to facility requirements, but usually up to 100 people maximum.
The remaining courses in our program (Neuroinclusive Communication, Anxiety, Neurodivergence and the Work Environment, Leading Neurodiverse Teams and Neuroinclusion in Action) are facilitated workshops which are designed to encourage discussion and interaction among participants. The average recommended audience size is around 12 participants.
Where can you deliver the training?
We can deliver our in-person courses at your office, hired facilities, or by appointment at our Brisbane or Melbourne offices. We can host up to 15 people in Brisbane and up to 30 People in Melbourne with sufficient notice.
Alternatively, we can deliver the training online or as a hybrid (in-person and online).
Does your training cover people management?
Our courses do not directly address how to manage a neurodivergent employee. Along with raising awareness of neurodiversity and sharing how to create a neuroinclusive workplace, the interactive courses are facilitated to recognise, adapt and enhance your current leadership methods towards more neuroinclusive practices that benefit everyone.
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