Creating Neuroinclusive Workplaces
This course equips professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to build workplaces where neurodivergent employees, such as those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences, feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Grounded in a strengths-based approach, the course explores how neurodiversity benefits teams and drives innovation, while also addressing common barriers to inclusion. Participants will learn to identify and reduce unintentional bias, design accessible environments, and implement inclusive practices across hiring, onboarding, team communication, and leadership.
Key Topics Include:
- Understanding neurodiversity: terms, traits, and common misconceptions
- Inclusive hiring and onboarding practices
- Creating sensory- and communication-friendly environments
- Addressing stigma, bias, and microaggressions
- Practical tools for managers and teams
- Legal frameworks and rights (ADA, accommodations, etc.)
- Case studies from real organizations
- Reflection prompts and workplace action planning
Who Should Take This Course:
Ideal for HR professionals, people managers, DEI practitioners, team leads, and anyone committed to fostering a more inclusive and effective workplace culture.
What's included?
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7 Chapters
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1 Certification
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340 Questions
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25 Video
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32 PDF
Broaden your understanding.
This course, led by our content creators’ experiences and expertise, explores the multifaceted nature of disability, its impact on individuals and communities, and strategies for fostering inclusion.
An environment which encourages creativity
Provides learners with actionable tools and practical information to understand disability, challenge ableism, and create more inclusive environments. With strategies for advocacy and allyship, participants are empowered to make meaningful change in their communities.
Nicholas Manley
Nick Manley joined Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) in 2023 and is a senior educational technology professional with 10+ years of experience leading end to end digital strategy and online learning delivery.
Nick has co-founded online schools in the United States and Singapore and has taught Media Production for the past decade at Harvard, Emerson College, and Texas A&M. He also lectures through Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education and holds an MFA in Media Arts from Emerson College.
Across K 12, higher education, and professional learning, Nick brings deep expertise in instructional design, course leadership, and program execution for diverse learner needs. His work spans synchronous and asynchronous course development, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the practical use of emerging education technologies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He has received multiple awards and letters of commendation for teaching excellence and community engagement.
Nick has co-founded online schools in the United States and Singapore and has taught Media Production for the past decade at Harvard, Emerson College, and Texas A&M. He also lectures through Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education and holds an MFA in Media Arts from Emerson College.
Across K 12, higher education, and professional learning, Nick brings deep expertise in instructional design, course leadership, and program execution for diverse learner needs. His work spans synchronous and asynchronous course development, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the practical use of emerging education technologies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He has received multiple awards and letters of commendation for teaching excellence and community engagement.
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“Working with our content creators has opened my eyes to so much that we can be doing.”
Nicholas Manley M.F.A.
Director of Online Learning, PYD