Untapped can provide comprehensive training curriculums tailored to client needs that combine research-based methodology with authentic lived experiences.
We have a strong track record of successful clients, offering a variety of options ranging from general awareness to more targeted modules. We can also deliver bespoke training which may cover other focus areas, specifically tailored to our client needs.
With as many as 15-20% of Australians thought to be neurodivergent (Life Without Barriers 2022), organisations need to build cultural competence in working with and supporting neurodivergent employees. The first step to building competence is education.
Untapped has developed, through direct workplace experience over eight years and multiple research projects, the world’s leading body of knowledge in successful employment outcomes for neurodivergent employees.
All Untapped training modules are presented by a specialist Neurodiversity Consultant, who has diverse and multifaceted experience supporting, advocating for, and enabling neurodivergent employees.
Our general awareness training modules are designed to provide practical and relevant training that broadly covers neurodiversity throughout the workforce. These modules aim to help managers and colleagues understand how neurodivergent employees may work and process information, allowing them to build a more inclusive working environment. Our general awareness training modules cover themes such as:
Aims to help managers and colleagues understand differences in how autistic employees work and process information. It provides practical strategies to adopt for different working styles and suggests common workplace accommodations (1 hour)
This training module explains ways that neurodivergent brains work differently in a work context - cognitively, sensorially,socially and mentally. It provides practical information and accommodations for successful integration and inclusion. (1 hour)
An introduction to neurodiversity for the time-poor - 30 minute version of Module 2 (above)
Our more targeted training modules are tailored to specific topics, diving deeper into the components of neurodiversity and providing a more detailed and comprehensive understanding. These modules can help address specific areas for improvement and promote organisations to achieve excellence. Our more targeted training modules cover themes such as:
This training aims to build understanding of unique communication styles from both neurodivergent and neurotypical perspectives with a focus on the characteristics of Autistic communication, characteristics of ADHD communication and characteristics of Dyslexic Communication (90 minutes)
Demonstrates some common barriers to employment success for autistic employees. It provides strategies for working with different working and communication styles and gives tips for setting goals and giving effective performance feedback (1 hour)
This training module explains the signs and behaviours associated with autism and anxiety at work. The training outlines some of the signs of anxiety, identifies common triggers and suggests some initial support strategies (1 hour)
This training will build a mentor’s autism knowledge and confidence to effectively mentor an autistic mentee. The training explores differences in social and communication styles and gives tips for effective communication and goal setting (1 hour)
Designed to help recruiters/hiring managers to understand neuro-inclusive interview and hiring practices. It provides examples of adjustments to ensure barriers are removed during the recruitment process so neurodivergent candidates can fully participate (1 hour)
Harnessing Strengths for Professional Excellence. Designed to help organizations harness the unique strengths of employees with ADHD, this course covers the characteristics of ADHD, dispels common myths, and highlights both the challenges and benefits associated with ADHD in the workplace. The course offers practical strategies for time management, task prioritization, and minimizing distractions, as well as effective communication techniques and personal development opportunities. Case studies and success stories are included to demonstrate real-world applications.
