Online workplace needs assessments and neurodiversity/ADHD coaching for adults

There can be a misconception that neurodiversity affects only children and young people in their education. Working adults may find that certain work tasks are impacted by dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, etc., such as reading information-dense documents, writing emails/reports, processing information in meetings, focusing on tasks and meeting deadlines. However, neurodiversity can also bring many positives which can include the ability to generate new ideas and 'think out of the box' regarding business solutions, spotting patterns or errors in data, seeing the wider picture, bringing energy to starting up projects, having a strong work ethic due to always having had to work hard, showing resilience....

Online workplace needs assessments

Wherever you live, a workplace needs assessment might be just what you need if:

  • you've been in a job for at least 6 weeks and you're finding some aspects of the job challenging

  • you have or think you have a form of neurodiversity such as dyslexia, ADHD or autism

  • support available to all employees is not fully sufficient and you'd like to explore reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act that look at the specific nature of the job, such as human-based and IT-based support

  • you're an employer (including HR or occupational health) with a staff member who would benefit from having this type of assessment

  • you're looking for expert advice from a neurodiversity professional who's worked in this field for around 25 years

A workplace needs assessment involves having an brief online meeting with the employer and a longer meeting with the employee to discuss their needs and how they're impacting their job. It won't conclude whether someone has a form of neurodiversity as that can be concluded only through a full diagnostic assessment, such as when exploring dyslexia with me. However, it will conclude in a report with practical solutions to address concerns at work and signpost to diagnostic services where indicated.

A workplace needs assessment costs £475 and it's usually available within 3 weeks of forms being completed by the employee and employer.

Online workplace neurodiversity strategy/ADHD coaching

Whether you have diagnosed or suspected dyslexia, ADHD, autism or dyspraxia, neurodiversity workplace strategy/ADHD coaching from a qualified coach may be just what you need if you're looking for:

  • a series of 6 x weekly and/or fortnightly sessions (can be extended)

  • an exploration about the areas of your job that perhaps aren't working as well as you'd like and for which you'd like to explore effective strategies

  • strategies that may encompass organisation, time management, literacy, assistive technology, concentration, etc. but which are led by your needs and not by my agenda

  • a positive, strengths-informed approach that will also help develop you as a person rather than be focused on tasks alone

  • ADHD coaching for everyday life rather than work

Neurodiversity workplace strategy / ADHD coaching costs £575 for a series of 6 sessions. There is a small discount if this is booked within 6 months of a workplace needs assessment for the same individual.

How do I find out more?

To discuss next steps or find out more, please do get in touch via [email protected], 01342 714065 or using this contact form

Why work with Sarah?

With a career rooted in employment and education that's included teaching adults, advising students at the Open University and working in Westminster policy units for the Department for Education and Employment writing ministerial briefings/speeches, etc, I bring a wealth of experience for these services. As well as having been a dyslexia assessor for around 25 years but also conducting assessments around ADHD profiles and dyspraxia, I'm a qualified ADHD coach and I hold the Level 3 Neurodiversity Strategy Coaching (Workplace) qualification.