The
Neuro-Inclusive
Manager
Become the Manager
Neurodivergent Employees
Actually Need
A practical online course for managers and people leaders who want to build genuinely inclusive teams, without the jargon, guesswork, or one-size-fits-all approaches.
You want to do right by your team. But nobody taught you this.
Most managers genuinely want to support their neurodivergent employees. The intention is there.
But when someone on your team is struggling, missing deadlines, shutting down in meetings, clashing with colleagues, it’s hard to know if you’re helping or making it worse. You don’t want to overstep. You don’t want to make assumptions. And nobody gave you a playbook.
The DEI training you’ve done felt abstract. The HR advice was vague. And the internet is full of conflicting information that doesn’t translate to what’s actually happening in your team on a Tuesday morning.
Here’s the thing: neurodivergent employees aren’t a problem to manage. They’re often the most creative, committed, and capable people on your team. When the environment lets them be.
This course gives you the practical tools to create that environment.
The Neuro-Inclusive Manager
Practical tools for people leaders who want to build genuinely inclusive teams, without the jargon or guesswork.
What You’ll Learn
1. Introduction & Welcome
2. Neurodiversity Fundamentals – the spiky profile, key language, DEI context
3. Conditions in the Workplace – ADHD, autism, dyslexia, masking, RSD
4. The Business Case for Neuroinclusion
5. Neuro-Inclusive Hiring & Onboarding
6. Setting Your Team Up for Success
7. Disclosure, Feedback & Performance
8. Team Dynamics & Manager Wellbeing
9. Language, Culture & Develop Your Impact Strategy
This course is for you if…
- You manage or work alongside neurodivergent employees and want to support them better, not just accommodate them
- You’ve done unconscious bias or DEI training but want something more practical and specific
- You’re tired of generic inclusion content that doesn’t translate to real workplace situations
- You want to retain top talent by creating an environment where everyone can do their best work
- You’re an HR professional who wants to upskill your managers with something that actually sticks
- You’re a good manager who wants to become a great one
You do NOT need to be an expert in neurodiversity. You just need to be willing to learn and lead differently.
Intro plus eight content modules.
Practical frameworks. Real workplace scenarios.
Every module is built around the situations managers actually face, not theoretical case studies.
Module 1
Introduction & Welcome
Get oriented and understand how this course is structured so you can get the most from it.
Module 2
Neurodiversity Fundamentals
What neurodiversity actually means, why it matters at work, and how to move beyond surface-level awareness. The medical vs social model, the spiky profile, and why this is a DEI issue.
Module 3
Conditions in the Workplace
How ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other profiles show up on your team. What masking looks like, what late diagnosis means, and how Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria affects the people you manage.
Module 4
The Business Case for
Neuro-Inclusion
This isn’t just a welfare issue. It’s a productivity and retention strategy. The numbers, the legal obligations under various legislation, and how to frame it for your organisation.
Module 5
Neuro-Inclusive Hiring and Onboarding
Where traditional hiring fails neurodivergent candidates, how to write inclusive job ads, adjust interviews, and set people up properly from day one.
Module 6
Setting Your Team Up for Success
Reasonable adjustments in practice. Communication strategies, inclusive meeting design, flexible work, and strengths-based management that works for every brain type.
Module 7
Disclosure, Feedback and Performance
Understanding and supporting disclosure. A model for effectivel giving feedback. Managing emotional responses, performance conversations, and documentation that protects everyone.
Module 8
Team Dynamics and Manager Wellbeing
Handling “special treatment” complaints, managing fair workload distribution, setting communication boundaries, and looking after yourself in the process.
Module 9
Language, Culture and Your Impact Strategy
Inclusive vs exclusive language, strengths-based thinking, building an inclusive team culture, and your personal Impact Strategy, which is your plan for taking action.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Explain neurodiversity in plain language and with confidence
- Identify neurodivergent profiles and understand how they show up in your team
- Have confident, supportive conversations with neurodivergent employees, without walking on eggshells
- Implement reasonable adjustments that are practical, low-cost, and high-impact
- Manage performance and conduct fairly without compromising team standards
- Build a team culture where neurodivergent employees can contribute at their full potential
What people say about Kate’s training
“I would highly recommend Unify360’s training to people leaders and HR professionals interested in neurodiversity. The material was informative and accessible, and Kate is an excellent presenter, facilitating discussion and insights from the group attending. Kate’s depth of experience in this field is impressive, her material is well-researched and fact-based.”
Fiona, Telstra
“I had the privilege of attending Kate Hardiman’s Neurodiversity in the Workplace training at ANSTO, and it was truly outstanding. Kate demonstrated a profound understanding of neurodiversity and a genuine commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces.”
Michele Paes, ANSTO
Not ready to buy yet? Start with the free self-assessment.
Not sure where your practice is right now?
Download the free Manager Self-Assessment: Neuro-Inclusive Practice. It’s a 40-statement reflective tool across 8 areas of management that shows you exactly where your strengths are and where the gaps are.
It takes about 15 minutes. Most managers say it’s more revealing than they thought it would be.
Ready to lead differently?
The Neuro-Inclusive Manager
One-time investment: AUD $497 per person
What’s included:
- 9 self-paced modules available on any device, 24/7
- Practical frameworks and tools for real workplace situations
- The CALM feedback model (proprietary framework)
- Implementation Strategy planning framework
- Scenario-based activities, quizzes, and practical checklists
- Downloadable manager toolkit
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access, revisit anytime
- Instant access on enrolment
Team licensing available from 5 seats, with volume discounts up to 30%. Contact us for a proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the course take?
Each module is designed to be completed in 30 to 45 minutes. You can work through the whole course in a weekend, or take one module a week. It’s entirely self-paced and you have lifetime access.
Do I need any prior knowledge of neurodiversity?
No. This course starts from the ground up. Whether you’re completely new to neurodiversity or have some background, you’ll find practical, actionable content that applies to your team.
Is this just for managers?
It’s designed for people leaders and managers, but HR professionals, team leaders, and anyone who works alongside neurodivergent colleagues will find it valuable.
What if my organisation already has DEI training?
Most generic DEI training doesn’t go deep enough on neurodiversity to be practically useful for managers. This course fills that gap. It’s specific, practical, and built around the situations managers actually face.
Will this be relevant to my industry?
Neurodivergence doesn’t respect industry boundaries. The frameworks in this course apply whether you’re in corporate, government, education, health, the not-for-profit sector or any other industry.
Can I share this with my whole team?
This course is designed for the manager or people leader. If you’d like to enrol multiple managers, please contact Unify360 about team pricing.
Your team is waiting for a manager who gets it.
Neurodivergent employees don’t need to be fixed. They need a manager who understands how they work and creates the conditions for them to thrive.
You can be that manager. This course shows you how.