Discover and Learn - Sensory Awareness and Workplace Inclusion

This session will help participants develop a better understanding of how sensory processing varies from person to person, particularly for autistic and other neurodivergent individuals. We'll explore practical ways to recognise sensory needs, identify potential triggers, and create more inclusive environments that enable people to thrive.

Topics covered:

• Understanding the eight senses and their role in everyday life

• Hyper-sensitivity, hypo-sensitivity, sensory seeking and sensory avoiding

• Identifying individual sensory profiles and sensory needs

• Recognising signs of sensory distress and overwhelm

• Considering sensory triggers in different workplace environments

• Practical workplace adjustments that can support neurodivergent employees

• Understanding sensory regulation, sensory joy and "glimmers"

Who should attend?

• Employers and managers

• HR professionals

• Disability Confident organisations

• Workplace wellbeing leads

• Supported employment practitioners

• Anyone interested in creating neuroinclusive workplaces

What you'll gain

By the end of the session, you'll have practical strategies to better understand sensory differences, support neurodivergent employees, and make simple adjustments that can reduce sensory barriers, improve wellbeing, enhance focus and productivity, and help people perform at their best.