APR-2023 IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH AND WE’D LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT 10 NEURODIVERSITY COURSES IN THE ASM GLOBAL ACADEMY.

Neurodiversity - Introduction to Neurodiversity 2.0

This course helps you understand that neurodiversity is a viewpoint that brain differences are normal, rather than deficits.

Learning objectives -

• Describe what neurodiversity is

• Explain why it’s important

• Understand different terminology

Duration - 10 minutes

Neurodiversity - Neurodiversity in the Workplace 1.0

This course will educate you on the strengths and challenges involved with being a neurodivergent person at work, and how other members of the team can best support them to thrive.

Learning objectives -

• Understand the benefits of a diverse workplace

• Understand the common strengths and challenges that neurodivergent people experience at work

• Know about the companies leading the change for inclusivity, and how they’re doing it

Duration - 10 minutes

Neurodiversity - Types of Neurodivergence 1.0

This course will outline some of the key characteristics and medical definitions of some of the more common neurodivergent conditions, while explaining that in spite of these conditions, no two people are exactly alike.

Learning objectives -

• Understand the relationship between neurodivergence and neurodiversity

• Explain the issues related to labelling

• Identify characteristics of some of the more common neurodivergent conditions

Duration - 15 minutes

Neurodiversity - Acknowledging Unique Abilities 1.0

This course has been designed to recognize the key positive impacts of supporting and enabling neurodivergent people to work to their unique strengths. It will also explain the ways organizations can identify and encourage their neurodivergent employees’ talents and skills.

Learning objectives -

• Define the professional and personal impacts of utilizing neurodiverse thinking styles

• Outline neurodivergent thinking styles by their common key strengths and abilities

• Describe ways to align work tasks and processes with the characteristics of different neurodivergent thinking styles

Duration - 10 minutes

Neurodiversity - Adaptations for a Neurodiverse Workplace 1.0

This course will cover the benefits of neurodiversity in your team, and how to make a welcoming and inclusive environment to support career growth for autistic candidates.

Learning objectives -

• Appreciate the benefits of a diverse-thinking team

• Rethink any negative language associated with neurodivergent conditions, such as autism

• Understand how to boost your workplace culture to be accommodating and inclusive

Duration - 10 minutes