Neurodiversity: The Evolutionary Superpower WeKeep Trying To Fix

Led by Joanne Chambers, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist with extensive experience in assessing adults for neurodiversity and helping businesses develop inclusive assessment frameworks, this interactive workshop will provide practical insights on creating a neurodiversity-friendly workplace. The session is aimed at Cumbrian businesses who are keen to foster a culture of openness in relation to neurodiversity and for individuals who may want to learn more about their own neurodiverse traits and how to gain support.

Workshop content:

• What is neurodiversity? - considering neurodiversity as an evolutionary strength
• Understanding neurodivergent conditions
• The evolutionary lens: what caused the mismatch?
• Neurodivergent conditions in the UK: Prevalence and progress
• Supporting neurodivergent employees
• Legal implications of reasonable adjustments
• Shifting mindset: from "deficit" to "difference"