Neurodiversity Consultancy

What is a Neurodiversity Consultant?

A neurodiversity consultant is an expert who helps organisations create inclusive environments that empower neurodivergent individuals. Combining lived experience with professional expertise, we provide tailored guidance to address challenges, improve practices, and embed neuro-inclusion into the fabric of your organisation.

Benefits of Working with our Neurodiversity Consultants

1. Expert Guidance: Access specialised knowledge to better understand and support your neurodivergent staff and students.‍

2. Tailored Solutions: Receive recommendations aligned with your unique goals and organisational needs.‍

3. Improved Retention and Engagement: Create inclusive environments that boost satisfaction and reduce turnover for neurodivergent employees and students.‍

4. Enhanced Compliance: Ensure your organisation meets legal obligations, including the Equality Act and Disability Act.‍

5. Stronger Reputation: Position your organisation as a leader in diversity, attracting talent and fostering trust.

Areas Where Our Neurodiversity Consultants Can Help

• Hiring and Recruitment: Develop neuro-inclusive recruitment practices and processes.
• Policies and Procedures: Create or refine policies to support neurodivergent staff and students effectively.
• Student/Staff Engagement: Design initiatives that foster inclusion and improve satisfaction.
• HR Guidelines: Provide HR teams with the tools to support neurodivergent individuals.
• Wellbeing Support: Develop strategies and resources to improve mental health and wellbeing for neurodivergent staff and students.
• Workplace Accommodations: Recommend adjustments to make your work environment more accessible.

Example Consultancy Process

Step 1: Discovery and Assessment
We begin by conducting a comprehensive review of your current practices, supported by our Neuro-Inclusion Maturity Assessment, surveys, and focus groups to understand the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in your organisation.

Step 2: Tailored Action Plan
Based on the findings, we develop a customised action plan that addresses your specific challenges and aligns with your goals.

Step 3: Implementation Support
Our consultants work alongside your team to implement the recommendations, from revising policies to delivering targeted training sessions.

Step 4: Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments
We provide regular follow-ups to track progress, address emerging challenges, and ensure continuous improvement.

Example in Practice:

A university partners with us to improve retention rates for neurodivergent students. Through assessments, we identify that Autistic students face challenges with accessing accommodations. We develop a tailored policy for easier disclosure and accommodations and train staff on implementing these changes. Regular monitoring shows a 20% improvement in student satisfaction within a year.