• Delve into the factors contributing to the employment gap for individuals on the autism spectrum
• Gain invaluable insights into practical strategies and initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive and supportive professional landscape for neurodivergent individuals
• Explore current statistics and trends to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by neurodivergent job seekers
• Understand the importance of creating an inclusive recruitment process that accommodates diverse strengths and abilities
• Discover how organisations can adapt their structures to better integrate neurodivergent individuals and capitalise on their unique skills

• Explore innovative campaigns aimed at spreading awareness and deepening understanding of the challenges faced by autistic individuals
• Discover the impact of working alongside neurodivergent staff in the design and implementation of policies
• Delve into strategies for fostering representation at all organisational levels
• Learn from best practices that encourage visible neurodivergent leadership, creating a more diverse and dynamic workplace

• Review reasonable adjustments from the autistic person’s perspective
• Examine the power dynamics in the process of implementing reasonable adjustments
• Discuss the role of universal design, alongside reasonable adjustments, to facilitate inclusive practice

• Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A

• Acknowledge the diversity among autistic individuals, recognising both strengths and challenges they bring to the workplace
• Understand the broader impact of embracing neurodiversity on organisational success
• Gain insights into Autistica’s strategic initiatives to address the shocking inequalities faced by autistic people in the workplace
• Discuss top tips for Managing autism in the Workplace

• Discuss recommendations for recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce
• Ensure your recruitment process results in equal processes
• Explores strategies for effective recruitment and retention within the framework of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

• Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A

• Explore the latest insights from the Autism Employment Review and analyse what this means for the future of work
• What are the barriers to employers recruiting and retaining autistic people, and how can those barriers be overcome?
• What is Inclusion by Design, and how can that approach help employers maximise productivity and minimise costs?

• Gain a high-level view into the legal landscape surrounding neurodivergent workers’ rights
• Define reasonable adjustments and their intended purpose in supporting neurodivergent individuals
• Gain an understanding of your legal obligations and discover practical strategies to foster an inclusive workplace environment
• Explore real-world cases and precedents to better grasp the application of the Equality Act in the context of neurodiversity

• Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A

*programme subject to change without notice