Understanding and Supporting Neurodiverse Trainees (FD5JUN25)

AvailabilityPlaces available (course only available for users whose main occupation is gp trainer/faculty or medical trainer/faculty or public health trainer/faculty or dental trainer/faculty)  Add to basket
SubjectFaculty Development
DescriptionThis workshop aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of neurodiversity in the healthcare environment.
Additional information

Participants will learn strategies for supporting both neurodiverse and neurotypical colleagues, addressing biases, managing triggers, and making reasonable adjustments to enhance inclusion and psychological safety.

Attendees will gain practical skills in coaching neurodiverse individuals, including techniques for self-care, calming, and effective time management. The workshop will also cover legal and ethical obligations, practical adjustments, and the creation of psychologically safe spaces, equipping participants to support a diverse workforce effectively.

 

Joining Instructions

This is a virtual course, the joining instructions for the virtual meeting will be added to the documents section (above) before the course. Please ensure that you are able to access this before the course so that you are ready to join on the day.

Booking cancellation

Participants must make every effort to attend courses they have booked. If your availability changes after booking, please cancel your place through Maxcourse as soon as possible. This will release the place for colleagues on the waiting list.

If you need to cancel within 1 week of the course or the course has started and you are not able to attend, please email england.lsfdcourses.yh@nhs.net to give your apologies.

VenueVirtual (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 5 June 2025, 09:30 to 15:30
LecturerDoctors Training  View details
Target audience

This course is only available to Educational Supervisors, Education Leads, Training Programme Directors and Senior Faculty within Yorkshire and the Humber.

Mandatory: Dentist, or Doctor, or Public Health Professional

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

To equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand, support, and advocate for neurodiverse individuals, promoting inclusivity and equality in the workplace.

Learning outcomes
  • Define neurodiversity and understand its relevance in healthcare settings.
  • Identify and challenge negative stereotypes and biases associated with neurodiversity.
  • Recognise and manage triggers that can impact neurodiverse individuals.
  • Develop coaching skills in areas such as self-care, calming techniques, and time management.
  • Understand legal and ethical obligations related to neurodiversity.
  • Implement reasonable adjustments to accommodate neurodiverse individuals.
  • Foster psychological safety for all individuals, regardless of neurodiversity status.