Introduction to Neurodiversity & Reasonable Adjustments
Relevant for roles:
Practice Manager, Receptionist / Client Care Advisor, Veterinary Care Assistant, Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Surgeon
Course Details
In the first webinar of this two-part series, Daniel and Helen from The Vet Project will explain the terminology and key concepts of neurodiversity. You'll learn about the different neurodivergent conditions and how they can interact to produce a unique pattern of traits in each person. We'll also discuss the prevalence of neurodiversity and make sure that you know where to get more help and information when you need it.
In the second webinar, Kirstie Pickles of Unedited Minds gives an overview of how to create an equitable workplace, why neurodivergent individuals may require reasonable adjustments, and illustrates examples of these in clinical veterinary practice.
Objectives
Introduction to Neurodiversity:
- Be able to define neurodiversity
- Be able to use neurodiversity terminology correctly
- Be able to name the most common neurodivergent conditions
- Understand that traits and conditions overlap
- Know the prevalence of neurodiversity and why diagnosis rates are rising
- Know where to find more information
Reasonable Adjustments:
- Understand the difference between equality and equity
- Be able to explain the employer's responsibility under the Equality Law (2010) regarding reasonable adjustments
- Have a deeper understanding of why neurodivergent employees may require reasonable adjustments
- Describe the process of providing reasonable adjustments for a neurodivergent employee
- Know where to find more information