Program Outline
About this Program
This insightful program explores the growing number of women being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life, and the impact this can have on both personal and professional experiences. Participants gain a deeper understanding of challenges such as masking, misdiagnosis, self-advocacy and workplace inclusion.
Through lived experience, practical strategies and real-world examples, the workshop provides actionable tools to better support and empower neurodivergent women while fostering more inclusive and supportive workplace environments.
Like all People Tank programs, the workshop is practical, interactive and designed for immediate workplace application, with opportunities for reflection, discussion and meaningful learning throughout.
Program Topics
1. Introduction to Late Diagnoses
• Understanding why women are often diagnosed later in life
• The impact of gender biases and societal norms on neurodivergence.
2. The Masking Phenomenon
• Exploring the concept of masking and its effects on mental health
• How masking leads to burnout and delayed diagnosis.
3. Personal and Professional Impact
• Emotional stages of diagnosis: relief, grief, and acceptance
• The role of workplace environments in either hindering or supporting neurodivergent employees.
4. Leveraging Neurodivergent Strengths
• Identifying the unique abilities of neurodivergent women
• Strategies for fostering creativity, innovation, and hyperfocus in the workplace.
5. Building Inclusive Work Environments
• Clear communication frameworks to improve collaboration
• Developing policies and practices that support neurodivergent employees.
6. Actionable Solutions and Best Practices
• Creating neuroinclusion strategies tailored to your organisation
• Building a sustainable support system for neurodivergent employees.
7. Q&A and Group Discussion
• Addressing specific challenges and questions from participants
• Exploring opportunities for further engagement and support.
Delivery Options
• Half-day or full-day sessions available (customised to organisational needs).
Audience
• HR professionals and talent managers
• Team leaders, managers, and executives
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) officers
• Neurodivergent employees seeking empowerment tools
• Workplace coaches, mentors, and employee support teams.
Key Outcomes
• Recognise Late Diagnoses: Understand the societal, cultural, and medical factors contributing to late diagnoses of autism and ADHD in women
• Empower Neurodivergent Employees: Identify the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergent women and develop strategies to leverage these strengths
• Foster Inclusion: Learn actionable techniques to create a supportive, inclusive, and neuroaffirming workplace culture
• Improve Communication: Apply practical frameworks to enhance communication with neurodivergent colleagues and employees
• Promote Well-being and Retention: Build a workplace environment that supports the mental health and long-term success of neurodivergent professionals.
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