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SUMMARY:Conversations That Matter: Supporting Neurodivergent Colleagues
DESCRIPTION:This S&C Webinar will be the second in the three part webinar 
 series Hear Me\, See Me\, Support Me: Building Neuroinclusive Workplaces.\
 n\nWebinar 2: Conversations That Matter: Supporting Neurodivergent Colleag
 ues\n\nExplore real-world workplace scenarios\, hear perspectives from bot
 h lived experience staff and managers/ supervisors\, and develop practical
  solutions to common challenges. Topics will include communication\, reaso
 nable adjustments\, inclusive practices\, and strategies for fostering sup
 portive workplace relationships.\n\nThe sessions will be recorded but reco
 rdings may be paused during questions to allow for open discussion.\nHear 
 Me\, See Me\, Support Me: Building Neuroinclusive Workplaces\nThis three p
 art webinar series will use lived experiences\, interactive activities\, o
 pen discussions\, and collaborative problem-solving to gain practical tool
 s and insights to support inclusion in everyday practice. You are welcome 
 to join for one\, two or all three sessions. \nThis series is organised a
 nd presented by Lillie Pakzad-Shahabi\, Neuro-oncology Clinical Research P
 ractitioner (Computational Oncology Lab) and Interim Co-chair of Able.\nRa
 ther than focusing on specific diagnoses or labels\, this series will expl
 ore the barriers neurodivergent colleagues may experience and identify pra
 ctical steps we can all take to create workplaces where people can thrive.
  We hope that though learning directly through the lived experience perspe
 ctive we can create meaningful and impactful discussions.\nWhat we hope yo
 u will gain from attending these webinars: \n\nDevelop a greater understa
 nding of neurodiversity and workplace barriers\nFocus on individual needs 
 rather than diagnoses and labels\n Learn practical tools for creating inc
 lusive environments\n Importance of Clear and Open Communication\n Build
  confidence in discussing support needs and reasonable adjustments\n Incr
 ease awareness of available resources and support networks\n Strengthen s
 elf-advocacy and wellbeing strategies\n Contribute to a culture of open c
 ommunication\, psychological safety\, and inclusion.\n\n\nWebinar 3: Findi
 ng Your Voice\, Building Your Community\nTuesday 1 December 2026\, 16:00-1
 7:00\nFocus on self-advocacy\, wellbeing\, disclosure\, psychological safe
 ty\, and community support. This session will provide practical strategies
  for managing workplace challenges while highlighting the importance of pe
 er support and organisational resources.
URL:https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/216556/supporting-neurodivergent-coll
 eagues/
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