Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Participants will develop practical communication skills tailored to neurodiverse colleagues, enabling effective workplace interactions.

Improved communication fosters inclusivity and collaboration, which is crucial in fast-paced tech environments that benefit from diverse perspectives.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Deck Introduction

5 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Recap

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Communicating Across Neurodiversity

Introduce the session. Explain that the focus is on understanding and adapting communication strategies for neurodiverse colleagues in tech environments.

What is Neurodiversity?

Highlight the importance of understanding neurodiversity. Discuss how different communication needs can affect workplace dynamics.

Communication Strategies

Provide examples of effective communication strategies and barriers often encountered when communicating with neurodiverse individuals.

Identifying Barriers

Encourage participants to think about their personal experiences and reflect on communication barriers they have encountered.

Interactive Activity

Outline a step-by-step reminder for the upcoming interactive activity, aiming to group similar ideas and strategies based on Post-it note interactions.

Wrap-Up & Takeaways

Summarize the key takeaways and remind participants of their roles in an inclusive work environment. Use this slide during the wrap-up.

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Discussion

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Script

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Activity

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Communicating Across Neurodiversity: Building Bridges in the Workplace

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