Creating Neurodiverse Friendly Workplaces

Every workplace is full of people who think, process, and work differently and that's a good thing. This course is for people leaders and individual contributors who want to understand neurodiversity, move past the myths, and create workplaces where everyone has a real shot at doing their best work.

Along the way, you'll discover why neurodivergent talent represents one of the most overlooked opportunities in today's labour market and how to actually support, and retain them. Through practical strategies and honest conversation, you'll learn how to shape your team’s culture, your environment, and your leadership approach to bring out the best in your whole team, including the people who may have been quietly struggling to fit into a system that was never designed with them in mind.

We're All Wired Differently

What neurodiversity actually means and what it doesn't
The many ways neurodivergence shows up at work
Why neurodivergent people represent an extraordinary and largely untapped workforce

Let's Clear the Air

Letting go of the myths and misconceptions that hold workplaces back
What accommodation really looks like, and why it's less complicated than we think (Note: not legal advice)
What a good accommodation conversation looks like for everyone involved

Culture is Everything

What it feels like to belong and what it feels like when you don't
Building psychological safety for people who think differently
Moving from "we tolerate differences" to "we genuinely value them"

The Environment Matters More Than You Think

How light, sound, and temperature affect neurodivergent employees
Simple, low-cost changes that make a big difference
Rethinking where and how work happens- flexible, remote, and hybrid options

Leading People, Not Managing Outputs

Shifting to a results-oriented approach (ROWE)
Meeting people where they are- flexible communication and supervision
Seeing and building on the strengths neurodivergent employees bring

Knowing Yourself at Work

Understanding your own working style and needs
How and when to advocate for yourself
Navigating accommodation conversations with confidence

The HR Professional as Culture Builder

Weaving neurodiversity into hiring, onboarding, and retention
Supporting managers and employees through the accommodation process
Building policies that reflect people, not just compliance

Charlie Martin, RSW, MSW

Charlie Martin, RSW, MSW, is a Registered Social Worker with over four years of post-MSW clinical experience, specializing in trauma-informed practice and the facilitation of professional education.

Charlie designs and delivers training on psychological safety, empathy, and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics, helping professionals translate theory into meaningful, practice-based change.

Charlie's work integrates clinical expertise with curriculum development, creating engaging learning environments that foster critical thinking, reflective practice, and professional growth.

Charlie holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Calgary, and is a practicing counsellor and Registered Social Worker through Intentional Path Mental Health.
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