Introduction to neurodiversity

Module aims

This course is designed as a taster for people with an interest in going on to complete an accredited course in Neurodiversity, or any other health and/or social care qualification. It can also be useful to people who would be interested broadening their knowledge on the subject.

This course has been developed and mapped to current HSCA standards and includes the most current evidence based information.

Neurodiversity Guidelines of Royal College of Nursing:

• CG142

Course content

• Definition and history
• Supporting people who are neuro-divergent
• What is the DSM-5? **
• Neurodiversity and health **
• Neuro-divergent conditions and traits
• Models of health **
• Neurodiversity and the workplace **
• Controversy surrounding neurodiversity **

** denotes included topic on one day course only

Learning outcomes

After attending this course, attendees will have developed the following:

• Confidence around neurodiversity and appreciation of the different ways people think
• Empathy towards others who might think differently
• Language skills
• A modern understanding of what neurodiversity means
• An understanding of unique neuro-differences
• The common challenges people might face in work and everyday life

Duration: 0.5 or one day courses available