Our Neurodiversity Awareness Training course is designed to equip care staff with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support individuals with neurodiverse conditions. This course enhances staff understanding of neurodiversity, enabling them to make informed decisions and provide tailored support that is both inclusive and effective. Through face-to-face theory-based learning, participants will gain valuable insights into sensory differences, communication techniques, and strategies for promoting strengths-based care.
This course is ideal for care staff and teams working in residential, supported living, or day service settings, aiming to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for neurodiverse individuals.
Course Description
Our Neurodiversity Awareness Training course focuses on providing care staff with the knowledge and tools to understand, support, and empower individuals with neurodiverse conditions. By completing this course, your staff will gain the skills to:
- Identify the Impact of Neurodiversity on Everyday Life
Understand how neurodiverse conditions, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, affect daily life, behavior, and communication. This knowledge empowers staff to create more supportive and adaptive care environments. - Identify Relevant Legislation Protecting People with Neurodiversity
Gain a clear understanding of the legislation that safeguards the rights of neurodiverse individuals, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Autism Act 2009, ensuring your practices are legally compliant and person-centred. - Record a Range of Reasonable Adjustments to Support the Individual
Learn how to identify and implement practical adjustments that can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with neurodiversity, ensuring their needs are met and their rights are respected. - Recognise Sensory Differences and Tools to Aid Communication
Explore how sensory sensitivities impact individuals with neurodiversity and learn effective communication tools, such as visual supports or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), to help individuals express themselves. - Support Individuals by Focusing on Their Strengths and Abilities
Shift from a deficit-focused approach to one that highlights strengths and abilities. Empower individuals by fostering a strengths-based approach that promotes self-esteem and independence. - Overcome Common Communication and Interaction Difficulties
Identify common communication barriers faced by neurodiverse individuals and learn strategies for overcoming these, including adapting communication methods and providing clear, structured support. - Promote Positive Coping Strategies
Develop the skills to help individuals adopt positive coping strategies for managing sensory overload, anxiety, or other challenges associated with neurodiversity, promoting well-being and resilience. - Identify the Different Ways to Support an Individual
Explore a range of support strategies, including structured routines, sensory breaks, and tailored interventions, to enhance the individual’s participation in everyday activities and ensure their needs are met effectively.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Our Neurodiversity Awareness Training course is developed in line with recognised frameworks and regulations to ensure the highest standards of care, professionalism, and compliance. The course is aligned with the following frameworks:
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Single Assessment Framework
This framework ensures that our training supports safe, effective, and person-centred care while promoting best practices and regulatory compliance. It reflects our commitment to helping your organisation meet CQC standards and maintain credibility in care delivery. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting People with a Learning Disability
We integrate the principles of this framework to equip care staff with the skills to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. This ensures compassionate and person-centred approaches that foster inclusion, independence, and improved quality of life. Learn More (opens in a new tab). - Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People
Our training incorporates this framework to help care staff deliver respectful, effective, and tailored support to autistic individuals. By focusing on strengths-based care, we promote wellbeing, autonomy, and inclusion for those on the autism spectrum. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Skills for Care Statutory and Mandatory Training Guidelines
Our training integrates the key learning outcomes outlined in Skills for Care’s statutory and mandatory training guidelines. This ensures your staff are equipped with the essential knowledge and competencies required to deliver safe, effective, and compliant care. Learn more (opens in a new tab).
Why Compliance and Quality matter:
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Training content is developed in line with CQC and other relevant frameworks, helping your organisation maintain compliance and demonstrate excellence.
- Promoting Best Practices: Framework-aligned training ensures your team applies evidence-based methods, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect.
- Continuous Improvement: We embrace the principles of continuous improvement encouraged by these frameworks, incorporating them into our training to promote reflective practice and ongoing development.
Delivery of the Training
This course will be delivered by an expert trainer in this field at a date and time of your choosing. Training can be hosted at our own premises, which can comfortably accommodate up to 12 individuals, or at your own premises if feasible and required. We are flexible on start times to help accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
Customisation and Relevance: We can adapt the content of this training to include your organisation’s core values, mission, policies, and procedures. By incorporating examples of documents used within your organisation, we ensure that the training is relevant and clear to your staff.
Expertise and Support: Delivered by expert trainers with extensive experience in the field, our courses provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to your team. To help your team stay updated and compliant, we can provide additional refresher courses designed to ensure that staff remain proficient in best practices. These refresher courses can be scheduled as needed to maintain high standards of care.
Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this training course or would like to express an interest to schedule your training. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions.
Course Materials and Certification
All course materials will be provided, and refreshments are included. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course, and you will receive copies of completed evaluation forms for your records.
Our Facilities
- Disability access building
- Ground flood training facilities (at request)
- Comfortable classroom lecture/study environment
- Toilet & Washrooms inc. disabled access
- Refreshments provided
- Location: Our training centre is based in Middleton, Manchester, UK. For precise directions, click here to view us on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Pricing and Duration
- Time required: Half a day
- Accommodates: Up to 12 people
- Price: £275
Suggested Refresher Frequency
To ensure ongoing competence and performance:
- Monitor staff performance regularly.
- Assess knowledge and competence at least annually.
- Provide learning and development opportunities as needed, with mandatory refreshers at least every 2 years.
Benefits of Our Training
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Trainers: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about care.
- Comprehensive Content: Our training covers all essential aspects of each topic, ensuring your staff are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and support in their specific area of practice.
- Quality Assurance: Our courses meet the highest standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks, guidelines, and legislation specific to each course, including Skills for Care recommendations and CQC standards.
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from face-to-face sessions at our training centre or your premises, with training available at times to suit all shift patterns.
- Customisable Training: Tailor the course to reflect your organisation’s unique values and requirements.
- Refresher Courses: We offer refresher courses to keep your team proficient in up-to-date and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Neurodiversity Awareness Training, and why is it important?
Neurodiversity Awareness Training helps care staff understand and support individuals with neurodiverse conditions, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. It’s vital for creating inclusive, effective care environments that respect and empower neurodiverse individuals.
- Who should take the Neurodiversity Awareness Training course?
This course is suitable for care staff and teams in residential, supported living, or day service settings who wish to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with neurodiverse conditions.
- What will I learn in the Neurodiversity Awareness Training course?
Participants will learn how neurodiversity impacts daily life, how to identify and implement reasonable adjustments, effective communication strategies, and how to focus on strengths and abilities to support neurodiverse individuals.
- How long is the Neurodiversity Awareness Training course?
The course is half a day long, offering a comprehensive overview of neurodiversity awareness and practical support strategies within a manageable timeframe.
- Can the Neurodiversity Awareness Training be customised to meet our organisation’s needs?
Yes, the training can be adapted to reflect your organisation’s values, policies, and procedures, ensuring the content is directly relevant to your team’s needs and practices.
- Do you offer any follow-up or refresher training?
Yes, refresher training is recommended every two years to maintain competence and ensure your team remains up-to-date with best practices and evolving standards.
- Where can the Neurodiversity Awareness Training be delivered?
The training can be delivered at our Middleton, Manchester centre or at your premises, with flexible timings to accommodate shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
- What is the maximum number of participants in a training session?
Each session can accommodate up to 12 participants to ensure a productive learning environment.
- Will I receive a certificate after completing the Neurodiversity Awareness Training?
Yes, certificates are issued upon course completion, demonstrating your team’s commitment to providing inclusive and person-centred care.
- How often should my team refresh their Neurodiversity Awareness training?
We recommend refresher training every two years to ensure your team remains proficient in supporting neurodiverse individuals and complies with current standards.
Enquiry Form
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