52% of those within the Criminal Justice System are neurodivergent, yet only 8 to 10% of the general public are!

We can change this!

This informal, interactive webinar is an introduction to neurodiversity which covers key concepts and simple support strategies.

Why?

– to support offenders with Rehabilitation and Resettlement and to reduce re-offending

– to support staff and improve workplace wellbeing and enhance Recruitment and Retention

It is vital that we:

1. Encourage working supportively with neurodivergent colleagues and clients

2. Improve Communication, Collaboration and Cooperation

3. Futureproof Colleague and Client Welfare

Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences should be both recognised and respected, in the same way as any other human variation.

These differences include those labelled with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (better known as ADHD or ADD), Dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum (including Asperger’s) and Tourette’s Syndrome.

How - I will present these concepts and strategies in four distinct parts:

1. What is Neurodiversity?

2. Types of Neurodivergence

3. Working when Neurodivergent and

4. Supporting Neurodiversity at Work

There will be a short Q&A at the end of this session, and I welcome any and all questions which you may have on this topic.

More information about David:

Inclusion and Wellbeing Consultant (Neurodiversity): https://www.inclusionconsultant.co.uk/neurodiversity

Feedback from most recent webinar for the British Library:

I just wanted to say -- WOW, you’re just brilliant. I thought your delivery was spot on, your genuinely lovely personality comes across so well (don’t know how you do that on zoom with no feedback / no faces!) and everything you said made a lot of sense. As I couldn’t type ‘thanks’ at the time, I’m typing it now: Thanks! I Hope you’re able to deliver more sessions in the future for us, online or in person!

The presentation was fantastic, and I think it was really lovely having so much time to go over questions from colleagues. It was so informative and helpful, and I’m sure lots of the attendees (including myself) will feel really supported and empowered to receive the support they need thanks to your time! It’s really nice to see things like this begin to pop up more and more at the BL.

Your manner is so right for this kind of thing, I loved how you smiled throughout the presentation – I was thinking I should probably try to learn from how you presented (I hate presenting) as it was so clear and not boring for one second.

You were so at-ease I’m sure that makes the audience feel really comfortable and able to ask questions.

I really liked how you completely normalised neurodiversity and emphasised how we are all unique and rich in different ways.

Thank you for this, really, really helpful, especially the reminder/confirmation, that what will help, helps us all, so the methods and approaches to inclusivity don't need to be seen as targeted, so much as best practice.

Refund Policy:

Refunds will be sent in the unlikely event that the session is cancelled.

Refunds will be given if you cancel 7 days or more prior to the event. This will be minus the eventbrite fee.

You will alternatively be given the option to reschedule if the event is recurring.

Cancellations under 7 days will not be eligible for a refund.