Introduction to Neurodiversity Awareness: Building Understanding and Inclusive Practice – 6th October 2026

Event details

  • Date: 06 October 2026
  • Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Address: Brierton Suite, HSCA, Hartlepool Hospital

12 places remaining | Cost £25.00

Course overview

Neurodiversity is a natural part of human variation. However, neurodivergent individuals may experience barriers within workplaces, education, healthcare and wider society when environments, systems and ways of working are not designed with different needs and experiences in mind.

This interactive three-hour course provides an introduction to neurodiversity and supports participants to develop greater understanding, confidence and awareness. Through discussion, reflection and practical activities, participants will explore neurodivergent experiences, challenge assumptions and consider how they can contribute to more inclusive and supportive environments.

The course takes a strengths-based and person-centred approach, recognising that neurodivergence is experienced differently by every individual. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own practice and identify practical actions that can support inclusion within their roles and organisations.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for:

  • Organisations seeking to develop neuroinclusive practice
  • Anyone wishing to improve their understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive approaches

No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Course duration

3 hours, including appropriate comfort breaks.

Delivery format

The course can be delivered:

  • Face-to-face at the Health and Social Care Academy
  • At an organisation’s own venue, subject to requirements

This course is not suitable for online delivery.