We help inclusive organisations to understand:• The benefits of having a neurodiverse workforce.• The importance of creating an inclusive culture and signposting employees to appropriate support.• What support can be provided and how this can maximise the potential of neurodivergent employees.• What the Equality Act 2010 tells us about reasonable adjustments and the impact of providing these.• How they can make their recruitment process more inclusive and attractive to neurodiverse talent.• What typical strengths neurodivergent employees may have.1:1 Neurodiversity Support Services:We offer a number of 1:1 services to support neurodivergent individuals, which include:Guidance on ScreeningWorkplace Needs Assessments – online or within the individuals workplace.Workplace Coping Strategies Coaching – online or face-to-face.Assistive Technology Training – bespoke and tailored to the individuals needs.Specialist Career Coaching – for those who are neurodivergent and who need a more personalised and person-centred approach to their programme of coaching.Specialist Outplacement Support – tailored for those who are neurodivergent and who need a more personalised and person-centred approach to their outplacement.Please contact us if you would like to discuss any of the above services.

Tees Valley Buddies is a neurodiverse self-advocacy and peer support charity network.

I am a registered and qualified Instructor with Nuco Training Ltd to deliver the following nationally regulated qualifications:Ofqual Level 1, 2 and 3 Awards in First Aid for Mental Health.SQA Accreditation Level 4, 5 and 6 in Scotland.

The below is taken from the BDAs website:Workplace Needs Assessment:The purpose of a Workplace Needs Assessment is to determine the Reasonable Adjustments required for an individual with dyslexia.We offer a comprehensive service, including a pre survey which ensures that any time onsite with you is used as efficiently as possible. We can also carry out a Diagnostic Assessment alongside the Workplace Needs Assessment if required.Our assessors:We only use workplace assessors who have completed their training with the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) and have satisfied our requirements to be a 'competent' person in this field. The BDA has led the professional development of workplace assessment so employers have the satisfaction of knowing they are in the safe hands of the leading institute.