Neurodiversity and Neurocognition

Neurodiversity at Work

Embracing Strengths and Navigating Barriers

Note, this topic is presented by our partner company, ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership. Links on this page will direct you to our ACHIEVE's site for more information and purchasing.

Neurodiversity brings valuable strengths to the workplace. This training helps leaders understand and support neurodivergent employees effectively.

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Available for Private Delivery
Certificate Included

Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Embracing neurodiversity in your workplace means creating a more adaptable environment where everyone can thrive. And when you cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusion, you tap into the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. These include enhanced creativity, innovation, productivity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

This workshop teaches you how to build a neuroinclusive workplace culture through your recruitment, retention, and promotion practices. You will learn practical ways to embrace the strengths and navigate barriers for people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more.

Learning Objectives

Describe neurodiversity in the workplace
Define sensory sensitivity
Explain how neurodiversity and inclusion can strengthen your team
List tools and strategies for supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
Apply steps for inclusive communication
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Training options built for real-world needs.

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Live Virtual Workshop

Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators.

From $165
/ per person
Learn from an experienced facilitator
Ask questions and get real-time guidance
Connect and learn alongside peers
Engage in discussions and practical exercises
Earn 6 CECs per day of training
Receive a certificate upon completion
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Private Training

Personalized training solutions for your team.

$2,150
/ starting at
½ day
Bring a facilitator to your team – onsite or virtual
Personalize content to your context and priorities
Focus on your real challenges and scenarios
Engage in interactive discussion and practical application
Align your team around shared language and approaches
Build skills that translate directly into day-to-day work

Additional Options

Live One‑Hour Webinar

Live, hour overview with trainer interaction.

What You'll Learn

Strengthen your professional toolkit with strategies you can apply right away. The objectives below outline the core competencies you'll build through this training.

Understand Neurodiversity

Build a clear, practical understanding of what neurodiversity means – including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other profiles – and how different brains contribute differently in the workplace.

Recognize the Strengths Neurodivergent Employees Bring

Shift from a deficit lens to a strengths-based understanding of neurodivergent thinking – learning where these employees often excel and how to leverage those strengths.

Identify and Reduce Barriers

Learn how common workplace practices – in communication, meeting structures, workspaces, and expectations – can create unnecessary barriers for neurodivergent employees.

Provide Practical Support and Accommodations

Develop an understanding of the kinds of adjustments that help neurodivergent employees succeed – and how to have those conversations respectfully.

Build Inclusive Team Culture

Learn how to create team environments where different ways of working and thinking are respected, not just tolerated.

Sustain Inclusive Practices Over Time

Develop an approach to neurodiversity inclusion that goes beyond individual accommodations and becomes embedded in how your team operates.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

FAQs

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals
Social services and community‑based professionals
First responders and emergency services
Health care workers and support staff
School and post‑secondary personnel
Leaders, managers, and supervisors
Human resources and people operations teams
Employees in corporate or business settings
Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What does this training cover?

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This workshop helps leaders and teams understand neurodiversity, recognize the strengths of neurodivergent employees, reduce barriers, and build genuinely inclusive team practices.

Who is this training for?

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This training is designed for managers, HR professionals, team leads, and anyone responsible for creating inclusive, supportive work environments.

Is neurodiversity just about ADHD and autism?

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No. Neurodiversity includes a broad range of cognitive profiles – including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and others. The workshop provides a broad and practical overview.

Does this training address accommodation processes?

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Yes. The workshop includes practical guidance on how to approach accommodation conversations and what adjustments tend to be most effective.

Is this training available online or on-demand?

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Yes. ACHIEVE offers this workshop in live, on-demand, and private formats. View current dates or contact us to arrange a session.

Can this training be combined with DEI or Respectful Workplaces training?

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Yes. These topics complement each other well. Contact ACHIEVE to discuss combining content for your organization.

Create Inclusive, Neurodiverse Workplaces

Learn how to support neurodivergent employees, reduce barriers, and build a team culture where different ways of thinking are recognized as strengths. View live training dates, explore on-demand options, or bring this workshop to your team.

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Available for Private Delivery

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