Neuroinclusion in the workplace

About this event

Join us for a comprehensive event focused on creating neuro-inclusive workplaces where all employees can thrive.

This session will provide a deep dive into neurodiversity scholarly research as well as practice on how to foster an inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals. Networking from 18:00 and following the event, an opportunity for refreshments and networking.

The session will explore neurodiversity, defining the concept and explaining the differences between the social and medical models of neurodiversity, and how these frameworks influence inclusion; as well as the importance of neuro-inclusive language in communicating in ways that are respectful and affirming to neurodivergent individuals. The event will also cover a range of neuro-inclusive people management practices, discussing how simple changes can make a difference to employees with various neurodivergent conditions, such as offering free diagnosis/assessment and 'sensory maps' for the office environment. The speakers will also emphasize the importance of training for line managers and teams to ensure that neurodiversity is understood and supported across the organisation.

Speaker: Beth Tappenden, Inclusion & Wellbeing Advisor at Burness Paull LLP

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
3. By attending the event, you are giving consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.
4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation email.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
6. Please note that refunds for CIPD non-member tickets will only be available until seven days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.
7. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to the confirmation email and we will do our best to accommodate.