Welcome to D.E.N.
Here at D.E.N we bring a realistic approach to our training. We are not doctors, scientists, therapists, psychologists, or any other type of “ist” , we are people who care, that want to spread the word in a way that is understood, free from jargon and make a change to those who need the change to happen.
All of our neurodiversity webinars/workshops are designed and approved by our governing body Thrive.
All of our workshops are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) approved.
What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is a term that allows us to accept that our brains are all different and work in different ways.
There is still a lot of stigma around those who are neurodiverse even though 1 in 7 people in the UK have a neurological condition such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Tourette Syndrome and more.
The sad truth is, those whose brains work in this way are greatly misunderstood and are often intentionally or unintentionally excluded from work activities, courses, and potentially the interview process to gain employment.
We have all heard of the differences mentioned above but do we understand them if they do not affect our own lives?
What we should be asking is, how can it not affect our lives if 1 in 7 people have a neurodiverse difference?
We should also be asking, what can I do as an individual or as a company to be more inclusive and harness the full potential of my team?
Why do you need this training?
Neurodiverse employees can help a business to grow and expand.
To do this it is important to have a workforce that is encouraging, free of stigma, and a safe space for all.
A neurodiverse brain can bring things such as high levels of concentration, creativity, high intelligence and a different view of the world. Now add these skills to the talent pool that you already have with those that are neurotypical and your team and business are ready to thrive.
By making reasonable adjustments for your workforce, you will see your team grow more closely together as the workplace becomes more inclusive.
This can only benefit everyone.
It is fair to say those with a neurodiverse brain are often left out of things which can lead to isolation which can lead to mental ill health.
Let’s not forget the Equality Act 2010. We have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our staff.
Case Law
Companies must make reasonable adjustments to accommodate neurodiverse employees or risk being taken to a tribunal and ordered to pay compensation, an employment lawyer has warned.
A bus driver with Asperger syndrome who was called names such as ‘Mr Bean’ and ‘illiterate cretin’ has been awarded almost £30,000 for disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
Lucy Williams, an Associate in the Employment team at West Midlands firm Higgs LLP, said compensation can exceed £56,200 in the most serious discrimination cases under new Presidential Guidance issued by the Employment Tribunals.
Lucy’s warning comes after a security guard, Raymond Joseph Bryce, successfully accused his bosses of discrimination after they stopped offering him shifts due to poor punctuality.
Mr Bryce argued his dyslexia made it ‘difficult’ for him to wake up early, plan ahead, and read the time.
