Neurodevelopmental services
Meeting the needs of every employee
It is estimated that 1 in 6 working-age adults are neurodivergent, which means they learn or process information differently to those who are neurotypical. Neurodiversity covers conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism (ASD). When neurodivergent employees don’t feel comfortable, they might ‘mask’ parts of who they are. This can leave them feeling isolated, exhausted and like they can’t be their true selves when they’re at work. Our services can enhance understanding of neurodiversity and its crucial role in creating inclusive corporate environments. This in turn can result in your business fostering a more supportive and productive workplace through strategies to support neurodivergent employees and peers effectively.
How we can work with your business
As an employer, you have a responsibility to create inclusive environments, but embracing a diverse workforce can also have a positive impact on your operations and long-term success.
Training services for managers
We offer fully integrated neurodevelopmental support for organisations. This includes neurodiversity training for line managers, which is delivered in a way that suits your team, whether that’s on site, remotely, or via our e-learning.
We also work with senior leaders in HR and occupational health to help them offer the best possible support for employees with neurotypical traits and understand what adjustments they must make in the workplace to ensure everyone feels welcome and comfortable.
We also work with senior leaders in HR and occupational health to help them offer the best possible support for employees with neurotypical traits and understand what adjustments they must make in the workplace to ensure everyone feels welcome and comfortable.
Autism assessments for employees
While many people are diagnosed with autism in childhood, getting a diagnosis in adulthood can help individuals understand the challenges they face on a daily basis and offer recommendations for further support. Getting a formal diagnosis builds confidence, as they understand what assistance they need to thrive.
Our detailed assessments are evidence-based and meet NICE guidelines. We use questionnaires and offer in-person meetings to create comprehensive reports.
Our detailed assessments are evidence-based and meet NICE guidelines. We use questionnaires and offer in-person meetings to create comprehensive reports.
ADHD assessments for employees
Our in-depth ADHD assessment draws information from online screening tools and employee interviews, as well as reports from family, friends or colleagues who know the person well. This gives our clinical psychologists or psychiatrists the information they need to complete a formal diagnosis and recommend the right treatment and assistance for every individual.
Professional assessment gives your people the strategies, support and therapies they need to channel their talents and move forward with more self-assurance.
Professional assessment gives your people the strategies, support and therapies they need to channel their talents and move forward with more self-assurance.
Facing unique challenges
Neurodivergent team members experience additional barriers in traditional corporate environments that can considerably impact their wellbeing and performance.
Rigid workplace culture
Neurodivergent individuals often struggle in businesses that aren’t designed with everyone’s needs in mind. The physical environment, how tasks are assigned, the way meetings or team-building activities are run, and the training offered to management teams can all make everyday working overwhelming, leading to burnout and long-term sickness.
Isolation or exclusion
When managers and colleagues don’t understand or accommodate neurodiversity, neurodivergent workers may feel like outsiders, causing them to disengage with work and their team. Communication styles that rely on non-literal language or unspoken etiquette significantly adds to the daily cognitive load, leaving neurodivergent employees feeling exhausted.
Absenteeism and presenteeism
Studies have shown that half of neurodivergent employees have taken time off work due to a lack of support. Even when personnel are physically present, they may not be able to function at full capacity due to sensory overload, exhaustion or anxiety. For businesses, this generates increased costs and resource requirements to manage absences and performance.
Mental health challenges
Many neurodivergent people may mask their natural behaviours to fit into exclusionary workplace settings. This continuous self-monitoring requires large amounts of mental and emotional energy. Over time, this sustained effort has the potential to trigger serious mental health challenges, resulting in increased presenteeism and staff turnover.
Why an inclusive workplace is better for everyone
Creating an inclusive environment means valuable neurodivergent staff members feel included, valued and connected. Accommodating diverse needs allows every individual to work in a way that best suits them, so they can concentrate on fully realising their unique talents in the workplace.
Higher productivity
Removing the barriers that stand in the way of employees performing at their best helps everyone focus on the things that add the most value to your business.
Flourishing top talent
When talented neurodivergent professionals are supported to work in ways that align with their thinking styles, they are more likely to develop their careers within your organisation.
More innovation and creativity
Valuing unique perspectives and creative approaches helps businesses problem-solve and innovate, giving you an important advantage in competitive markets.
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