Supporting Autistic Employees In The Workplace

Join UMO’s expert-led workshop designed to equip employers, line managers, HR professionals, and higher education institutions with the knowledge, tools and confidence to support autistic and neurodivergent employees during the transition to work and beyond.

Whether you’re developing a graduate programme, updating recruitment practices, or building a more inclusive workplace, this session offers essential insights and actionable strategies.

What we’ll cover:

🔹 Reasonable Adjustments, Flexible Working, and the Law
Understand your legal obligations under the Equality Act and learn how to implement effective, low-cost adjustments that empower autistic employees.

🔹 Neurodivergent Graduates and the Transition to Work
Explore the unique challenges faced by autistic and neurodivergent graduates during their move from higher education to employment—and how employers can bridge the gap.

🔹 Inclusive Recruitment Practices
From job descriptions to interviews, discover how to attract and assess autistic talent fairly and effectively.

🔹 Productivity for Neurodivergent Workers
Learn how to support focus, time management, and wellbeing—without relying on traditional productivity measures that may disadvantage neurodivergent staff.

🔹 Autistic Burnout and Mental Health
Recognise the signs of autistic burnout, how it differs from general stress, and what preventative and recovery strategies can be put in place.

🔹 Autism and the Menopause
Understand how the intersection of autism and menopause can impact wellbeing and performance, and what supportive practices make a difference.

🔹 Autism-Friendly Communication and Management
Develop approaches to feedback, communication, and task-setting that work better for neurodivergent minds—and the whole team.

🔹 Social Interaction in Diverse Teams
Explore inclusive ways to navigate team-building, workplace socials, and informal communication for employees with different social needs.

🔹 Designing an Autism-Friendly Working Environment
Discover practical adjustments to physical and digital workspaces that reduce sensory overload and support concentration.