Neurodiversity Educational Event for Supervisors - How do I support my neurodivergent doctors in training (SW788)

This is a Face to Face event.

If you have any specific dietary requirements or need support with anything such as accessibility or dyslexia-friendly handouts, please email us at facultydevelopment.sw@hee.nhs.uk by the 16th October.

Mandatory: Associate Dean Secondary Care, or Associate DME, or College/Specialty Tutor, or Dental Educational/Clinical Supervisor, or Deputy Dean, or DME, or Educational/Clinical Supervisor Secondary Care, or HoS - Secondary Care, or Public Health Supervisor, or SAS Doctor, or SAS Doctor - Associate Specialist, or SAS Doctor - Specialist, or SAS Doctor - Staff Grade, or SAS Tutor, or TPD Secondary Care

To advise educational and clinical supervisors on how they can best support their neurodivergent doctors in training and colleagues to reach their potential

By the end of the day you will know:

1. What is meant by neurodiversity

2. The common strengths and challenges of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dyslexia

3. Tools available to help doctors in training

4. What ‘reasonable adjustments’ are, the Equality Act 2010 and what yours and the Trust or practice’s obligations are

5. Understand what it is like to be a neurodivergent doctor

6. Which organisations can support neurodiversity

7. What support is available at NHSE SW Workforce, Training and Education