Neurodiversity Courses
We offer 5 courses that companies can use to educate all employees in their workforce.
UConn's employer-focused courses teach your employees about neurodivergence, and then helps them know how to apply that knowledge in their day-to-day actions and roles.
Courses that apply to a broad, general audience.
Overview Course | 45 minutes
Neurodiversity at Work
This is an introductory course for broad audiences to better understand 1) what neurodiversity is (and is not), & 2) at a high level, what kinds of behaviors and lived experiences are associated with neurodivergence.
5 Course Series | 4-5 hours
Excellence in Neurodiversity for Managers of People
The Managers of People series includes all content from the Neurodiversity Foundations series described above,
Plus a toolkit with techniques to effectively manage a neurodiverse team.
4 Course Series | 4 hours
Neurodiversity Foundations
The Neurodiversity Foundations course series is built for any individuals interested in learning more about neurodiversity, especially in the context of employment, in order to better contribute to a culture of neuroinclusion.
Courses targeted to specific job roles.
5 Course Series | 4-5 hours
Excellence in Neurodiversity for Employee Coaches and Mentors
The Coaches & Mentors series includes all content from the Neurodiversity Foundations series described above,
And a set of tools specific to coaching in the context of neurodiversity and supporting a culture of neuroinclusion.
5 Course Series | 4-5 hours
Excellence in Neurodiversity for HR Support Professionals
The HR Support Professionals series includes all content from the Neurodiversity Foundations series described above,
Along with guidance and tools to successfully advise both neurodivergent team members and their managers and teammates.
Delivery Options
Content delivered in the format that works best for your organization.
Online, on-demand courses for your organization's LMS (or accessed via UConn's platform).
We can provide a file for upload to your LMS for company-wide education, or you can identify employees to access course materials on our platform.
Live, instructor-led courses (delivered virtually or in person).
Companies are returning to live instruction for the topics that matter most. UConn's center has a team of experts ready to deliver learning in person or virtually for any of our courses.
How we approach training
Our courses engage learners by teaching empathetically while also delivering more technical knowledge about neurodiversity.
Success comes from a carefully curated blend of modalities and perspectives for teaching this complex topic.
Written Content
Concepts explained via the written word. For easy comprehension, we use layperson's terminology wherever possible and we keep the tone conversational.
Videos
Understanding via glimpses into neurodivergent people's lives and/or hearing from experts. We've curated content to expand your thinking and to highlight behaviors so you'll know what to be prepared for.
Interactive Learning Tools
Watch for dynamic elements and interactive slides throughout the course series. Click and slide to engage with new concepts.
Scenarios
We share scenarios that are based on real experiences by neurodivergent people, managers, and colleagues in the workplace. These scenarios provide a set of examples for how neurodivergence might "show up” at work.