Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity in Investment Management - Training Webinar

This CPD Standards Office accredited 90-minute training webinar is aimed at professionals working in the investment management sector who want to deepen their understanding of autism and neurodivergence. Delegates will gain insight into how autism presents itself differently in individuals and how autistic people may experience the world around them. The session is interactive, including quizzes, reflections and discussion activities. Delegates will gain a range of tips and practical tools to implement into day to day work and will leave feeling more confident and informed.

Key Objectives

• Explore the concept of neurodiversity and how this relates to autistic individuals 
• Explain how communication skills, social interaction, routine and sensory processing impact on autistic individuals’ lives and working environment 
• Raise awareness of co-occurring conditions and explore the concept of intersectionality 
• Understand the challenges autistic individuals may experience within the workplace Identify workplace adjustments that would create a more positive employment experience for autistic individuals.
• Discuss some practical tips you can utilise within your day-to-day work practices to support neurodivergent colleagues

• Explore the concept of neurodiversity and how this relates to autistic individuals 
• Explain how communication skills, social interaction, routine and sensory processing impact on autistic individuals’ lives and working environment 
• Raise awareness of co-occurring conditions and explore the concept of intersectionality 
• Understand the challenges autistic individuals may experience within the workplace Identify workplace adjustments that would create a more positive employment experience for autistic individuals
• Discuss some practical tips you can utilise within your day-to-day work practices to support neurodivergent colleagues

Justin Penney

Justin has over 30 years working with autistic people and has been delivering training at Ambitious about Autism for the past 3 years. Justin has considerable experience working with a range of employers, providing expertise and guidance to support employers to create more inclusive workplaces.

Professional individuals who want to develop their knowledge and insight regarding how to effectively support autistic individuals within the workplace. To include line managers and colleagues recruiting, employing and mentoring autistic professionals.

£95.00 + VAT

Pay using a credit card online, or if you wish to be invoiced please email your full details to: Training@theia.org

PLEASE NOTE: Full payment for the course must be made prior to the course commencement date.

• Any cancellation must be made in writing.
• For all cancellation received 15-30 days prior to the course start date, 50% of the course fee is still payable.
• No refund is given for a cancellation made 14 days or less prior to the commencement of a course.
• Transferring from one course to another is treated as a cancellation.
• You can substitute one delegate for another at no additional cost. In this instance, please give two business days’ notice.