The diversity of brains: neurodiversity in the professional environment

Recognizing, understanding and supporting AD(H)S, autism, giftedness, dyslexia

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This webinar is held in German.
More and more people are identifying as neurodivergent or receiving a corresponding diagnosis (e.g., ADHD, autism, etc.), meaning they think, learn, and work differently than the average person. This results in fundamental differences in work style and motivation. On the one hand, this often causes great psychological strain for those affected. On the other hand, it colleagues a major challenge for managers and colleagues . Raising awareness of this issue is extremely important in order to appreciate and promote the great potential of neurodivergent people for innovation and analysis, rather than hindering it. experts that 20% of people are neurodivergent. This webinar offers a well-founded and pragmatic insight into a complex and highly relevant topic.

Contents

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The webinar can be booked as a possible in-depth course as part of the Psychological First Aider course or individually if you have the relevant prior knowledge. It is designed to build on the content of the "Psychological first aid in the company" seminar. 

 

Fundamentals of neurodivergence in the professional environment 

  • Definition and differentiation of terms – e.g., neurodiversity and neurodivergence.
  • What are internal and external signs of, for example, ADHD and autism? 
  • Is neurodivergence a mental illness?
  • Models of origin.

Options for action and conducting discussions 

  • Psychological conversation skills in dealing with neurodivergence: What is experienced as helpful, what is not? 
  • Neuro-inclusive work environments: Ideas for adapting workplaces and processes.
  • Possibilities and limitations of those involved and their roles: psychological first responder, colleague, manager, etc.

Best practice and discussion 

 

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

  • Understand the basics of neurodiversity and neurodivergence and learn about different neurodivergent characteristics (e.g., ADHD, giftedness, dyslexia, autism).  
  • Get to know the typical symptoms and challenges of neurodivergent people and find out how the psychological strain can affect those affected in their professional environment. 
  • Collect ideas for neuro-inclusive work environments, i.e., best practices for designing the work environment.

Methods

Lecture, presentation, case studies, discussion and exchange of experiences. 

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Recommended for

Managers, HR managers or employees from the HR department in companies. Furthermore, health officers, OHM coordinators, works councils, BEM officers and all committed colleagues who want to be able to provide psychological first aid. 

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