Neurodiversity training helps people understand the natural differences in how our brains process information, learn, communicate and experience the world. Neurodivergence can include autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, but a label can never tell you everything about an individual or what they might need to do their best work.

The workplace can create barriers or remove them. From communication and management styles to meetings and working environments, everyday practices can make a significant difference. That’s why understanding neurodiversity needs to lead to practical action – helping colleagues work well together and giving managers the confidence to have useful conversations about individual needs and support.

Mix’s Neurodiversity training puts the person before the label. We build understanding without stereotypes or assumptions, giving people practical tools to create more inclusive ways of working where different strengths and ways of thinking are recognised and supported.

"When we brought Mix into Lidl, I suppose we didn’t know what to expect, but what Mix did for Lidl was change our culture"
"All sessions created great engagement across our business, but the leadership session was one of the most insightful I’ve been part of. Our leaders didn’t just show up, they leaned in. They shared personal stories. They asked tough questions. They were willing to sit in uncomfortable moments (including a couple of role plays!) because they know avoiding these conversations causes far more harm."
"I just wanted to say thank you for an excellent training session. It was really engaging and you naturally captured the attention of everyone in the room! Feedback has been really great and there is a lot of follow up action happening already with our leadership team."

Remove Barriers. Recognise Different Strengths.

Create working conditions where different people can contribute at their best.

The Mix Difference

Putting people before neurodivergent labels

 

At Mix, our approach to neurodiversity inclusion is practical and person-centred. We’ll help your people understand the language and concepts they need but, because knowledge is only useful if it changes what happens at work, everything we do focuses on everyday situations – from meetings and communication to line management conversations, workplace adjustments and policies.

We keep the individual at the centre, too. Rather than making assumptions based on a diagnosis or label, we’ll help your colleagues and managers understand different needs, ask better questions and consider what might help someone work at their best.

And we keep the wider business context firmly in view. This isn’t about making special exceptions for a small group of people. It’s about removing unnecessary barriers, recognising different strengths and reducing avoidable misunderstandings. Done well, neurodiversity training connects inclusion, wellbeing, legal responsibilities and performance – helping organisations create better working environments for different people.

78%

of neurodivergent respondents said their employer did not adequately address potential barriers to career advancement.
Diversity Project - 2024 Neurodiversity Survey

59%

of line managers identified a lack of knowledge about how to make reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent employees as a barrier.
Acas - Neurodiversity at Work Research 2025

94%

of leaders felt more confident bringing inclusion to life.
Mix Global Inclusive Leadership training for Specsavers

What You’ll Get

Training built around real people and real workplaces

 

Our Neurodiversity training gives people practical ways to understand difference, support colleagues and remove unnecessary barriers at work. We focus on what people can do differently in everyday situations, rather than simply increasing awareness or introducing new terminology.

  • More confident conversations about neurodiversity – giving people useful language to discuss needs, support and different ways of working.
  • Greater manager confidence – helping managers ask better questions, respond appropriately and avoid making assumptions.
  • Stronger psychological safety – creating an environment where people feel more able to explain what helps them work effectively.
  • Better understanding of reasonable adjustments – helping managers and organisations consider practical ways to remove barriers.
  • Fewer avoidable misunderstandings – supporting clearer communication and more inclusive day-to-day management.
  • More inclusive working practices – identifying where meetings, policies, processes or expectations may disadvantage some people.
  • A stronger connection between inclusion and performance – helping organisations recognise different strengths and create conditions where people can contribute fully.

The aim is to move beyond awareness and make neurodiversity part of how people are managed and supported. Done well, training can strengthen trust, retention and engagement while reducing the risk of grievances, poor decisions and avoidable exits – creating a workplace where different people have a fair opportunity to do their best work.

Give Managers Confidence to Support

Build practical skills for conversations, adjustments and everyday management.

Mix Solutions

From company-wide awareness to manager confidence

 

Mix Neurodiversity training can be delivered across your whole organisation, often through keynote-style awareness sessions that build shared understanding and give colleagues practical ways to support different ways of thinking and working. For more focused development, we offer manager workshops and targeted support for HR and People teams.

Learning can be delivered through in-person, virtual, hybrid and blended learning solutions. For managers, we focus on the everyday conversations and decisions that matter – from responding to requests for support and considering reasonable adjustments to managing different needs within a team.

Training can also sit alongside consultancy – covering policies, guidance and the systems that shape employee experience. We can review recruitment, onboarding, performance management and progression to identify where working practices may create unnecessary barriers for neurodivergent people. Get in touch to discuss the specifics for your organisation.

“Thank you for your inspiring, engaging and insightful presentation during our Leadership Conference. You raised our awareness but also our confidence in this important topic.”
“Collaborating with Mix Diversity has been an extraordinary experience, defined by their deep expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion and their profound understanding of the professional services sector...the partnership felt like a seamless extension of our team”.
"One of the most inspirational and thought-provoking team of experts I have ever worked with! Learned so much and gained so much!"

Frequently Asked Questions

Effective neurodiversity training can give people more confidence to talk about different needs, support and ways of working. Managers can feel better equipped to respond to requests, while colleagues may feel more comfortable explaining what helps them do good work. This can contribute to greater psychological safety and more respectful, supportive teams.

When training is supported by meaningful changes to working practices, it can also improve day-to-day management, engagement and retention. Organisations can become better at recognising unnecessary barriers and considering reasonable adjustments, while reducing the risk of misunderstandings, grievances and poor decisions.

Neurodiversity training can complement wider inclusion learning by exploring how different ways of thinking, communicating and working show up in everyday situations. It can be particularly valuable for line managers, helping them put broader inclusive behaviours into practice when supporting individuals, managing team dynamics and considering reasonable adjustments.

It can also connect with wider consultancy around recruitment, onboarding, performance and progression. This helps organisations look beyond individual behaviours to identify where established processes or expectations may unintentionally create barriers for neurodivergent people. Get in touch to talk to us about the best fit for your organisation.

Mix’s Neurodiversity training is highly practical and person-centred. We explain the fundamentals, including what neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia might mean at work, but we don’t focus on terminology for its own sake. The emphasis is on what colleagues, managers and leaders can actually do differently – in meetings, line management conversations, workplace adjustments and everyday decisions.

Our approach is candid but kind, recognising that supporting different needs can sometimes be complex. We put the person before the label and give managers practical tools and confidence without making assumptions or treating neurodivergent people as fragile or difficult.

We also keep the wider business context in view. This isn’t about making special exceptions. It’s about removing unnecessary barriers, recognising people’s strengths and reducing avoidable misunderstandings, grievances and exits – connecting inclusion and wellbeing with legal responsibilities and organisational performance.

Absolutely. Our transformative online EDI training is designed and delivered by the brightest minds in EDI. Forget generic, boring and impractical videos and box-ticking exercises: Mix’s bespoke and off-the-shelf training solutions deliver real and lasting change, equipping individuals and teams with the knowledge to create diverse, welcoming, and thriving workplaces.Contact us to find out more.

Neurodiversity training can be valuable across the whole organisation, helping colleagues build understanding, challenge assumptions and feel more confident talking about different needs and ways of working.

That said, managers are a particularly important audience because they’re responsible for handling disclosures, discussing and agreeing reasonable adjustments, managing team dynamics and making everyday decisions that can shape someone’s experience at work. Manager training can go further than general awareness, giving people practical tools to have those conversations confidently and support individuals without making assumptions about what they need.Contact our team to chat through your organisation’s specific needs.

Case Studies

Training, consultancy and expert guidance – all in one trusted partner

 

We’re proud to work with organisations across both the public and private sectors, including many FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and Fortune 1000 companies. The case studies below offer a snapshot of the work we do and the impact it has for our clients. To discuss your specific needs and goals and find out if we’re the right fit, get in touch or book a free 15 minute consultation call.

No two organisations are the same. Some are at the start of their inclusion journey, beginning to explore how bias and stereotypes may be affecting their culture, policies or processes. Others have already made significant progress, with initiatives such as flexible working, mentoring programmes and employee networks firmly in place.

Wherever your organisation is starting from, we’ll support you – as partners, ‘critical friends’ and allies – to help you create meaningful and lasting change.

Thought leadership

Expert insights, tips and resources for a better workplace culture

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Inclusive Leadership Case Study: Building Inclusion Across 11 Countries

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Social Mobility at Work: from side conversation to centre stage

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Case Study: Two Circles

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Case Study: Building a Speak Up Culture in a Global Law Firm

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Psychological Safety Isn’t ‘Soft’ – It’s Foundational

What shapes the moments when people speak up – or stay silent? Psychological safety drives that split-second judgement about whether it feels safe or risky to contribute. Angela Wren, Head of DEI Solutions, explains why it underpins performance and innovation, and how leaders build it through everyday signals and responses.

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