Neurodiversity for Managers
Supporting Managers to Lead Well,
Work Well, and Respond with Confidence
Turning uncertainty into confident action - for better outcomes across people and performance.
A practical, half-day session designed to help managers feel more confident supporting neurodivergent employees in real-world situations.
This isn’t about turning managers into specialists.
It’s about helping them understand what might be happening underneath behaviour, feel more confident in conversations, and take practical action that supports both the individual and the wider team.
Because most managers don’t lack willingness - they lack clarity, confidence, and tools they can use in the moment.
WHO THIS IS FOR:
Line Managers
People & Culture teams
Team Leaders responsible for day-to-day support and performance
What’s covered in the
Neurodiversity FOR MANAGERS session
A warm, inclusive 60 minute lunch & learn designed to help organisations open up meaningful conversations about neurodiversity at work — in a way that feels human, respectful, and psychologically safe.
Making Sense of Neurodiversity at Work
What neurodiversity looks like in real working environments
Understanding common experiences (including ADHD and autism) without over-relying on labels
Why someone can thrive in one role and struggle in another
Reframing “performance issues” as signals of mismatch or unmet need
Strengths, Working Styles & Role Alignment
Moving beyond diagnosis to understand how people think and work best
Identifying strengths and using them effectively
Recognising early signs of overwhelm or disengagement
Aligning roles, expectations and environments
Confident Conversations & Manager Boundaries
How to approach conversations when something isn’t working
What to say (and what not to say)
Balancing support with accountability
Responding early to reduce escalation
Reasonable Adjustments - Made Practical
What adjustments actually look like in real workplaces
Moving beyond one-size-fits-all
Low-cost, high-impact changes across: communication workload environment expectations
Responding to Real Situations
Working through real workplace scenarios
Understanding how challenges escalate
Practical, proportionate responses
If you’re looking to build confidence within your managers and create a more consistent, practical approach to neurodiversity at work, this session is a strong place to start.
WHAT ATTENDEES WALK AWAY WITH
This session is designed to leave managers with tools they can use immediately, including:
A Manager Workbook to guide reflection and next steps
A Practical Adjustments Toolkit based on working styles and strengths
Conversation support sheets for navigating tricky situations
Simple frameworks for identifying strengths, pressure points and support strategies
Managers leave with:
greater confidence
clearer decision-making
and a more consistent, human approach to supporting their teams
No prior neurodiversity knowledge is required - just a willingness to look at systems, culture and leadership through a more human lens.
SESSION DETAILS
Duration: 3.5 hours (including reflection, discussion and Q&A)
Delivery options: Interactive, in-person session
Why Organisations Choose Maisie
A Different Kind of Approach
What makes this work different is the combination of:
Professional experience supporting organisations, educators and families
Lived experience of neurodiversity, both personally and as a parent
The ability to translate complex ideas into clear, usable language
There’s no overcomplication.
No over-reliance on theory or labels.
Just a clear, grounded way of understanding what’s happening - and what to do next.
Because when people understand what they’re seeing, they’re able to respond earlier, more confidently, and more effectively.
Real, Not Perfect
This work isn’t about getting everything “right”.
It’s about understanding more, responding better, and building confidence over time.
That includes the reality that:
things don’t always go to plan
conversations can feel uncomfortable
and there isn’t always a perfect answer
But with the right understanding and approach, those moments become easier to navigate - and far less likely to escalate.
This work is grounded in real life - the good, the challenging, and everything in between.
Because that’s where meaningful, lasting change actually happens.
Maisie brought such warmth and insight… the feedback was overwhelmingly positive,
and we’re already looking forward to having her back again.
A note on next steps...
For some organisations, this session is a starting point.
For others, it becomes part of a wider approach - building confidence across teams, embedding consistent practice, and creating more sustainable change over time.
This is where ongoing partnership and strategic support can sit alongside delivery, helping organisations move from awareness into long-term impact.
Ready to explore what neurodiversity in practice could look like for your organisation?
If you’d like to discuss whether this session is the right fit - or explore bespoke delivery - I’d be happy to have a conversation.
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A final note
This session is often booked by organisations who want to get neurodiversity right - not because there’s a problem, but because there doesn’t need to be one.
If that sounds like your organisation, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
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