Neurodiversity Training
- When? Next date: 16 Jul 2026
- Where? Online
- Places available from just £199 per person
- Book online now or, book bespoke
This new and exciting course provides a welcoming space for you to explore neurodiversity and how different cognitive profiles shape participation. You’ll discover ways to enable people to contribute confidently, whether in your community projects or at work.
Through lively discussion and experiential activities, participants will unpack assumptions, deepen understanding and build confidence in applying neuro-inclusion to everyday practice.
What you will explore in the session
- Neurodiversity and neurodivergence from a strengths-based perspective
- Challenges in group, work, and community settings
- How cognitive profiles influence group dynamics
- Focusing on the person, not the diagnosis
- How organisational and societal structures can create barriers
- Challenging limiting norms and assumptions
- Different neurodivergent profiles from autism, ADHD, Dyslexia to Tourette’s syndrome
- Key areas of challenge – communication, sensory sensitivity, and executive functioning
By the end of the session, participants will
- Understand neurodiversity and neurodivergence through a strengths-based lens.
- Recognise how cognitive profiles influence group dynamics
- Identify commonly held assumptions that create barriers to being neuro-inclusive
- Leave with practical tools and insights to foster neuro-inclusive work and community environments
What you will do
- Experience dynamic exercises and group discussions
- Learn from each other and from the trainer’s experience
- Talk through your own experiences and receive feedback
- Explore current theories and best practice
- Come away feeling energised and ready to empower your community
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to create more neuro-inclusive work or community spaces and ways of working— volunteers, staff, managers and leaders alike. The course is welcoming to participants who identify as neurodivergent, providing a holistic, strengths-based perspective on neurodiversity.
"Really thought-provoking workshop with lots of lightbulb moments for all of us! "
Karen Suter
"Esme's session shifted how I think about inclusion - practical, human and immediately applicable"
Carl Street
Meet the trainer
Esme Butterfield
Esme specialises in neurodiversity and inclusion, helping individuals, teams, and organisations build understanding, challenge assumptions, and foster truly inclusive environments. Her approach is collaborative, often co-designing training and giving a platform for lesser-heard voices to share their stories.
She has over 20 years’ experience in the non-profit sector, with more than a decade delivering inclusion-focused training and facilitation. Most recently, she has led large-scale neurodiversity programmes for Oxfam GB, Alzheimer’s Society, and Salvation Army Homes, and is an expert neurodiversity trainer for the Housing Diversity Network.
Esme has trained directly with Professor Amanda Kirby, a leading authority in neurodiversity, ensuring her work remains informed by the latest research and cutting-edge practice in the field.
Book your place today
Places are available on these public courses. You can book your place immediately with a secure payment by credit or debit card. Alternatively, we can send you an invoice.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch before booking.
16 July 2026 - 10:00am to 3:00pm • Zoom webinar, Online
Any questions? Want to know more?
We’re always happy to answer any questions about our course. Drop us a line on training@talkaction.org or call us on 0203 488 7010.