The Neurodiversity Initiative offers flexible training options in neurodivergence awareness and customer inclusive practice for businesses and organisations.
Designed by professionals in the field of neurodivergence intervention, to provide simple, best practice solutions for businesses and organisations.
A partners platform where businesses and organisations can showcase their commitment to neurodiversity and inclusion, and expand their community recognition and relevance.
Your customers should feel welcomed
Reduce the unconscious bias of your team: 36% of customers with a disability feel that they receive less support than those without a disability.
Retain business
A person with a disability is three times more likely to bypass an business if their diversity reputation is negative, and twice as likely to discourage others.
The stats
In Australia 1 in 150 people are autistic.
The stats
Know how to change, 57% are unsure of what action to take to become more inclusive their diverse customers.
Evidence shows that diverse and inclusive teams outperform their peers by 80% in team-based assessments*
People living with neurodivergence are 30% more productive than non-neurodivergent people^
People living with autism are three times more likely to be unemployed than those living with a disability and eight times more than those without.
Diverse teams are happier and more productive, too. In fact, neurodiversity is a competitive advantage according to Harvard Business Review.
*Deloitte Australia research; research report, Sydney 2013. ^Preliminary results: program run by the Australian Department of Human Resources).
Through our training you will be able to:
Effectively respond to and support neurodivergent individuals in the community
Retain and recruit top talent, by actively recognising that workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion are good for employees and businesses.
Evidence-based response practices designed by professionals in the field of neurodivergence intervention.
Build trust and confidence with neurodivergent customers and clients.
Gain skills and understanding to promote best practice to ensure your neurodivergent customers, clients, and staff have positive experiences and outcomes.
You'll also be able to
Provide a psychologically safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for neurodivergent people and their families.
Build your confidence in working with individuals withneurodiverse conditions and their families.
Learn how to effectively identify, understand, and respond neurodivergent individuals or people living with sensory needs.
Expand your community recognition and relevance.
Access various levels of training and consulting services that can be tailored to your business and specific industry.
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