Neurodiversity Awareness
This course explains neurodiversity and introduces common neurotypes, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and Tourette's, as differences that bring both strengths and challenges. You will learn about masking and sensory needs, practical adjustments, how the Equality Act 2010 can apply, and how to make recruitment more inclusive.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what neurodiversity, neurodivergent and neurotypical mean
- ✓Describe common neurotypes and the strengths and challenges people may experience
- ✓Recognise masking and sensory needs and their impact on wellbeing
- ✓Identify practical adjustments and explain how the Equality Act 2010 can apply
- ✓Apply inclusive practices in recruitment and everyday teamwork
Course contents
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Module 1: What neurodiversity means
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Common neurotypes
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Masking and sensory needs
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Adjustments, the law and inclusive recruitment
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate