Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace.
Course Aims
Neurodiversity’ is a relatively new term that refers to people who have dyslexia, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia and other neurological conditions. These are ‘spectrum’ conditions, with a wide range of characteristics, but which nevertheless share some common features in terms of how people learn and process information. This course provides an overview of neurodiverse conditions and demonstrates how colleagues and managers can be inclusive to employees and colleagues with these conditions.
Course Content
The course will cover the following:
- What are the Models of Neurodiversity
- Overview of Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD and Dyspraxia in adults
- Strengths of neurodiverse conditions
- Reasonable accommodations for people with neurodiverse conditions
Trainers
Garry Clarke Strange, Irish Centre for Diversity
Answering the call of Simon Sinek’s famous ‘Start With Why’ book, Garry’s ‘why?’ is People and making everyone feel like they can be themselves.Garry has an extensive career across Human Resources (HR), Talent Acquisition and Business Advisory with a focus on FREDIE™ (Fairness | Respect | Equality | Diversity | Inclusion | Engagement).
Garry is well suited to his role with Irish Centre for Diversity where he is a member of our team of experts that designs and delivers a range of training and specialist development programmes to support organisations with transforming workplace culture. Garry has helped to drive progress by leading FREDIE across a broad range of sectors including Consultancy and roles with a major airport group, in broadcasting, travel, with a leading medical services provider, a UK brewery, with an Entertainment Industry giant and more. His work has been recognised by a nomination at the Burberry British Diversity Awards 2023 and he previously held a board position with a national LGBTQ+ health and well-being charity that provides information, services and support to tackle isolation, persecution, discrimination, health inequalities and more.
As a consultant, Garry focuses on creating training that feels human, reflective and grounded in real experience. He draws on both his professional background and his personal experiences and interactions, alongside current research, to deliver sessions that resonate with teams at every level, across sectors and industries. His aim is always to build greater understanding, confidence and practical support for organisations on the path of progress.
Alongside his consulting work, Garry hosts the Think Inclusion podcast where he has interviewed multiple guests with different life experiences by creating a safe space to share their stories in their own words. He sees this as a privilege, and the insights shared continue to shape and strengthen his approach to training and advisory work.
Who is this content for?
Everyone in the workplace
Training Method
Online via Zoom
