Neurodiversity and your business - why it's essential Grab your lunch and come to discover the power of a neurodiverse brain!Organisations have so much to gain from creating a neurodiversity-friendly environment. On this session facilitated by Andy and Eeva from Welcome Brain, we'll explore how your business can attract and keep neurodivergent thinkers, addressing the main challenges on the way.What to expect from this session:To understand what neurodiversity is and some of the conditions includedTo understand the impact that neurodiversity can have in the workplaceTo be aware of the legal frameworks and how they apply to your workplaceTo understand how you can make changes to your workplace to make it more neuroinclusiveAbout Welcome BrainWelcome Brain Consulting is a consultancy that supports organisations in managing neurodiverse employees and customers. We offer workshops and training, workplace audits, and a certification scheme so your organisation can demonstrate it's neuroinclusive qualities. We are dedicated to fostering a world where every individual, regardless of their cognitive differences, is welcomed, valued, and empowered in the workplace. Our mission is to help organisations embrace neurodiversity, creating environments where unique abilities and perspectives thrive.About Andy Andy is the founder of Welcome Brain and has been working with neurodivergent individuals for over a decade. His background is in Education and Mental Health support, through his founding of Hampton Tutors - an academic coaching company that specialises in executive function skill-building and Sequoia Teen Counseling Center - a counseling practice for teens and young adults. The rationale behind Welcome Brain is the same as that of Andy’s other businesses - that support for neurodivergent individuals within organisations improves outcomes for individuals, leaders, and the organisation as a whole.About EevaEeva has a bachelor's in Psychology and a master's in Health Psychology. She has experience supporting adults with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities and a variety of mental health difficulties.Eeva is passionate about changing the world to become more neurodiversity-friendly and has unique insight on autism in women and bilingual minorities. Eeva grew up in Finland and moved to Scotland 8 years ago.
Neurodiversity and your business - why it's essential
Grab your lunch and come to discover the power of a neurodiverse brain!
Organisations have so much to gain from creating a neurodiversity-friendly environment. On this session facilitated by Andy and Eeva from Welcome Brain, we'll explore how your business can attract and keep neurodivergent thinkers, addressing the main challenges on the way.
What to expect from this session:
- To understand what neurodiversity is and some of the conditions included
- To understand the impact that neurodiversity can have in the workplace
- To be aware of the legal frameworks and how they apply to your workplace
- To understand how you can make changes to your workplace to make it more neuroinclusive
Eeva has a bachelor's in Psychology and a master's in Health Psychology. She has experience supporting adults with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities and a variety of mental health difficulties.
Eeva is passionate about changing the world to become more neurodiversity-friendly and has unique insight on autism in women and bilingual minorities. Eeva grew up in Finland and moved to Scotland 8 years ago.