Training Workshops
Neurodiversity at Work: Inclusive Practice for Creative Spaces
There are nearly 1 in 7 people in the UK who are neurodivergent and the chances are that you have colleagues and customers whose particular needs remain unidentified and unsupported.
At Neurobranch, an initiative from Hereford Make, we offer a range of cost-effective training courses that can help to provide the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to help both your employees and your clients more effectively.
Our 3-hour interactive workshops has been designed to build an inclusive and supportive environments for neurodivergents - individuals, employees, customers and collaborators - which can provide the practical tools, legal understanding and communication strategies needed to support neurodivergents effectively.
Aimed at creative studios, SMEs, maker spaces, design workshops, and creative producers working with or employing neurodivergent individuals, our training programmes can be delivered either on-line or in-person and are both fully interactive and trainer-led.
Neurodiversity Makers Workshop Training
for anyone working in either a vocational or educational environment who are looking how best to support neurodivergent colleagues.
£500 per workshop
(follow-up options available)
Our cost-effective workshop provides the essential information and skills needed to help others more effectively.
Who Will Benefit
Line Managers & Supervisors – practical ways to support team members
HR Professionals – legal duties and resources
Studio & Workshop Managers – tools to handle day-to-day challenges
Senior Leaders – inclusion as a strategic strength
Neurodivergent Staff & Clients – improved communication and support
Takeaway Benefits
Better communication and collaboration
Clearer, adaptable management practices
Improved wellbeing and retention
Reduced discrimination and legal risk
Stronger teams and creative problem-solving
More inclusive brand identity
Flexible approaches to health & safety
Training Delivery
Online via Zoom/Teams or in-person
Group Size: Up to 15 participants
Resources include slide deck, tools, checklist, follow-up resource pack
Custom Options
Custom action plan template for your organisation with follow on support.
Workplace walk-through and tailored advice.
Typical feedback to our training sessions
SOURCE : Court House Care Home
What skills or knowledge did you gain?.
How to communicate with people who struggle
Social awareness
I gained knowledge about recognising signs of autism and how to communicate and support individuals with autism in a respectful and effective way
Adjustments skills
A better understanding.
Other Comments and Feedback
Thank you for a great course
Learnt about autism and how it affects communication, behaviour, and social interaction.
I also learned the importance of patience, understanding individual needs, and providing supportive environment
Awareness of autism Understanding of people’s needs and very informative with humour and that will stay with me
What's Included
1. Understanding Neurodiversity
What is neurodiversity?
Types and prevalence
Common traits and behaviours
2. Working Well Together
Neurodivergent experiences in creative/maker settings
Communication challenges, sensory issues, executive function
Strengths and coping strategies
3. Rights, Duties & Reasonable Adjustments
2010 Equality Act
What’s a reasonable adjustment?
Examples from creative and workshop environments
4. Designing Inclusive Spaces
Communication styles and physical workspace design
Tools, routines, and technologies
Real-world case studies
5. Practical Action Planning
Inclusive action planning tools
Templates and next steps
Signposting to further support.