Workplace Neurodiversity Training
Foundation Workshop (3 Hours)
Overview: A practical introduction to understanding neurodiversity in professional settings, designed for leaders, HR professionals, and team members who want to build genuinely inclusive workplaces.
Workshop Outline:
| Time | Topic | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00–0:20 | Introductions & Context Setting | Personal neurodiversity narratives |
| 0:20–0:50 | Understanding the Neurodiversity Paradigm | Interactive spectrum mapping |
| 0:50–1:10 | Break | |
| 1:10–1:50 | Common Workplace Barriers & Environmental Sensitivities | Sensory audit of your workspace |
| 1:50–2:20 | Communication & Collaboration Strategies | Role-play: adapting your approach |
| 2:20–2:40 | Break | |
| 2:40–3:00 | Action Planning & Next Steps | Personal commitment cards |
Key Topics Covered:
The neurodiversity paradigm vs. deficit model
Common neurodivergent profiles in adulthood (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia)
Environmental barriers: lighting, sound, meeting structures, communication norms
Strengths-based role alignment
Reasonable adjustments that cost nothing
Disclosure and privacy considerations
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Define neurodiversity using the social model of disability
Identify three environmental barriers present in their own workplace
Adapt communication approaches for different neurodivergent profiles
List five low-cost reasonable adjustments
Articulate a personal action for inclusive practice
Investment: $2,500
Intensive Program (Full Day)
The Difference: The full day moves from awareness to application. Participants engage in extended scenario work, develop team-specific action plans, and practise real-time strategy adjustment. Includes a comprehensive workplace audit tool and 30-day follow-up resources.
Additional Content:
Detailed case studies from Australian workplaces
Manager toolkit: conducting neurodiversity-inclusive 1:1s and performance conversations
Recruitment and onboarding adjustments
Conflict resolution across neurotypes
Team charter development
Investment: $4,800
Deep Dive (2 Days)
The Difference: The two-day program is designed for organisations committed to systemic change. Day One covers all Intensive content. Day Two focuses on implementation: change management, policy review, metrics development, and train-the-trainer components for internal champions. Includes a 90-day post-program consultation.
Additional Content:
Organisational readiness assessment
Policy gap analysis against the Neurodiversity Hub framework
Metrics and KPIs for inclusion tracking
Train-the-trainer certification for internal champions
Executive briefing and board reporting templates
90-day implementation support
Investment: $9,000
Pricing based on up to 30 participants. Additional participants POA.
Pricing includes digital participant workbook, handouts, templates and certificate.
Additional fees apply per copy for physical workbooks.
Travel outside metro Perth may incur additional costs.
Willful Steps is committed to making our training accessible. If cost is a barrier for your school, NFP, or community organisation, please contact us to discuss subsidised or pro-bono arrangements.