Workplace Autism Training

New for 2023

We have been working with private and public sectors in the UK to develop Autism and Neurodiversity in the Workplace courses for managers and staff. Hilary Forbes has joined the team as our workplace coordinator so that we can offer this training to other businesses and workplaces. We have previously delivered training for large and small companies. Please get in touch if we can help your company become more aware and support your neurodivergent employees.

As employers of autistic, ADHD and dyslexic people we have experience and knowledge of employment law, recruitment and ongoing support of neurodivergent employees who are valuable additions to our workforce.

Get in touch for more information. We can now deliver training online as well as face to face.

Neurodiversity Awareness

Training for managers, team leaders and teams about how a neurodivergent workplace brings creativity and a wider range of skills to the workplace. With tips on being a manager of a neurodivergent team.

Recruitment

We are working with partners to develop resources for neurodiversity recruitment processes and support for businesses wanting to adapt their recruitment process.

Any business or industry

Autistic and Neurodivergent people work across every industry. We can train teams on awareness and provide support for individuals to suggest reasonable adjustments and support for thriving at work.

Courses Available

We have a large range of CPD accredited training courses on the topics relating to Autism, ADHD and PDA. These are developed for the audience and industry specific to schools, charities and voluntary organisations and businesses. We deliver these live, either in person or online, and have an online training hub called The Ability Bridge where we have a range of recorded CPD accredited courses available at any time.

Our courses are written with autistic and ADHD people and include their experiences of a workplace with practical and thought-provoking activities to help people relate to some of the challenges they face.

1 Hour / Lunch Time Courses

Introduction to Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Understanding Autism for the Workplace
Understanding ADHD for the Workplace

Half-Day / Full-Day Courses

Being Neurodivergent in the Workplace
Supporting Neurodivergent employees for managers
Developing a Neurodivergent-friendly recruitment process
Working with Neurodivergent Customers

Workplace feedback from Sophie Pringle (she/her), Assistant Consultant at Gatenby Sanderson, who quotes that Lynn really took the time to understand our company and values and tailored her presentation to suit this. She provided a thoughtful, honest and interactive session that colleagues really enjoyed. Colleagues commented on how helpful and informative Lynn was, and that the session she provided was a really helpful insight into expanding our understanding of Neurodiversity. Lynn created a really open and relaxed atmosphere, where people could ask questions and be confident enough to bring any thoughts or ideas they may have forward as well.

Hilary Forbes and Lynn McCann

Meet Our Trainers

Hilary has joined us to work with businesses, providing training and understanding of the potential of autistic employees. Having run her own business and been an employee, Hilary was diagnosed autistic at the age of 45. She has unique personal insights and has worked with Lynn to put our training course together.

Lynn is an employer of autistic, ADHD and dyslexic people and brings her experience of recruitment, making reasonable adjustments and managing a neurodivergent friendly team to the training.

Reachout ASC on YouTube

Including the video below, we have a range of talks available to watch on our YouTube channel from our ‘Neurodivergent Teachers’ online conference. In this video, Chris Bonnello talked to us about being an autistic teacher and gives advice about how to advocate for yourself if you are a neurodivergent teacher.