Learn about neurodiversity from the experts

The following online seminars, delivered by our selected partner Lexxic, could help your workforce and particularly your line managers to feel more confident and aware when working with neurodivergent colleagues. Lexxic was founded in 2017 by Occupational Psychologist, Nicola James, who is dyslexic herself. These sessions are built on the experience of neurodiverse people.

The value of neurodiversity

£895

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This online seminar is available to all employees, they will learn about what we mean by neuro-differences, how people identify, and the unique strengths that neurodiverse minds can bring to an organisation. They’ll learn more around the common challenges neurodivergent individuals face and the reasonable adjustments and support available including neuro-inclusive language and assistive technology.

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Neurodiversity awareness for line managers

£895

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With more than 15% of people in the UK being neurodivergent1 , it’s important that we understand, embrace and support neuro-differences at work. Recent research found that 50% of managers lacked confidence with their ability to manage an individual with a neuro-difference2. Conversely, neurodivergent individuals who are given the support to work in the best way for them are better able to thrive in their roles.

Whether it’s a lack of awareness, stigmatisation or a worry of ‘saying the wrong thing’, our seminar, delivered by Lexxic, sets out to better equip your line managers. We’ll give them the information and tools they need to support their employees, enabling companies to benefit from the enormous value that neurodiversity can bring to the workplace.

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The practical stuff

The value of neurodiversity | IDEAL FOR Everyone.

Neurodiversity awareness for line managers | IDEAL FOR Managers

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DURATION
1 hour

DELIVERY
Online seminar

NO. OF PEOPLE
up to 500

HOSTED BY
Lexxic Neurodiversity specialists

What is neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity refers to the different ways a person’s brain functions, processes information or interacts with the world around them. It’s often used as an umbrella term to define different thinking and learning styles such as autism,3 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.

Approximately one in seven of us is neurodivergent,1 yet the world around us has been designed with ‘neurotypical’ people in mind.

Recently, we’re seeing a positive shift in the way people think and talk about neurodiversity. Instead of focusing on the challenges faced by neurodiverse people, the focus is on finding ways to work with their strengths and making it easier for them to flourish.

The ‘Neurodiversity at Work 2023’ research by Berkshire Healthcare shows only 29.9% of respondents said that they had access to adjustments for their neurodiversity at work. But more recently, REBA and AXA Health’s Employee Wellbeing Research 2022 report showed 41% of employers planned to strengthen their support for neurodiversity in the next two years

Building a neuro-inclusive workplace

To build a workplace that’s inclusive to all employees, you need to recognise, understand and support neurodiversity. Very often the adjustments you might make for a neurodivergent person can be helpful to everybody. It’s important to look at existing policies and processes around diversity and inclusion, making sure they consider neurodiversity. Combining this with a programme of employee awareness and learning about neurodiversity, could really enhance a neuro-inclusive workplace culture.


At work, neurodiverse talent can offer unique skills, including:

  • analytical thinking
  • complex problem solving
  • creativity
  • new perspectives
  • innovation
  • empathy.

Some of the greatest minds of all time, including Einstein, Newton and Eddison, are thought to have been neurodivergent. And, according to Steve Silberman in his book, 'NeuroTribes: The legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently,' the internet was built by autistic people in Silicon Valley.

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Frequently asked questions

*VAT will be charged as applicable at the standard rate. Important note: services are available in mainland UK only. Rates are fixed until 31 December 2023.
1 Aston University, Neurodiversity Guide, 2022
2 www.institutelm.com/resourceLibrary/workplace-neurodiversity-the- power-of-difference.html
3 Also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC)
For both seminars, a recording of the event will be available for you to watch and share for up to three months afterwards.