Neurodiversity Inclusion and Support Resources

We are working to create a campus which is accessible for everyone to enjoy and an the environment which helps all staff to perform at their very best.

Neurodiversity refers to variation in how our brains process information and therefore how people experience the world. Neurodivergent conditions include Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, and others. Neurodivergence is protected as a disability under the Equality Act.

Learn more and find support using the range of resources and support outlined below...

Did you know:

It is estimated that between 15 and 20% of the UK population are neurodivergent.

Most neurodivergent people (85%) are in work, but face challenges, marginalisation, and discrimination in neurotypical workplaces.

Sources of support

Scroll to see sources of support and peer community networks as well as ways to foster inclusive practice.

Adjustments

The University's Adjustments Policy outlines our legal duty to provide reasonable adjustments for disabled staff and our commitment to providing adjustments for a range of other personal circumstances, needs, or identities. On this page you'll also find examples of adjustments that Warwick staff have found useful.

Training

The 'Diverse Brains, Inclusive Education: Understanding Neurodiversity in HE' staff training aims to give a detailed introduction to what neurodiversity is, contextualise the barriers to inclusion experienced by people who are neurodivergent, and equip participants with relevant terminology and language when speaking about and with neurodivergent people.

Neurodiversity Toolkit

The Neurodiversity and the Student Experience WIHEA Learning Circle ran a project aimed to help academics at the university to support neurodivergent students. The resulting Neurodiversity Toolkit is an interactive toolkit with resources and exemplars collected from the staff community and supported by testimonies from neurodivergent students. It is hoped that this will reduce the disparity of students' experiences in the future.

Assistive software

We have a wide range of assistive software available to support staff and students e.g., reading, notetaking, scanning, mind-mapping, dictation, screen reader, and rest break software. In addition, the productivity tools list highlights a selection of free apps and software which can boost and aid productivity.

Neurodiversity networks

We have a range of neurodiversity related staff groups including the neurodiversity champions, staff neurodiversity peer support group, neurodiversity network, and support group for parents/carers of neurodivergent young people. On this page you'll find details of how to contact the lead of each group for more information about how to get involved.

Wellbeing Support

The Staff Wellbeing Hub includes a range of sources of support to help you stay well, and the confidential Employee Assistance Programme is available 24/7. For students, the University’s wellbeing services support with practical and emotional issues impacting your wellbeing or mental health and aspects of University life.

Inclusive Talent Programmes

We are identifying talent that has found itself excluded and under-represented in higher education and providing programmes to nurture that talent and establish a pipeline of diverse and inclusive leaders for today and tomorrow. Neurodivergent staff are eligible for our INspire, Accelerate, and EmpowerUs talent programmes.

Let's Talk About Disability

The University’s Disability Taskforce developed the 'Let’s Talk About Disability' campaign to raise awareness of disability in a positive and inclusive way. The campaign consists of instalments celebrating different areas of disability with personal stories and useful links and resources. Instalments so far have included disability history, mental health, autism, D/deaf awareness, assistance dogs, and more.

The Umbrella Project

Warwick Medical School partnered with the ADHD Foundation to take part in the national Umbrella Project, a display of colourful umbrellas representing all the different minds that come under the ‘umbrella’ term of neurodiversity and the incredible potential of neurodivergent individuals. The project highlights WMS’ commitment to developing understanding of neurodiversity, changing perspectives, and celebrating the many strengths that can come from thinking differently

Report + Support

Everyone has the right to feel safe. At Warwick, we do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, harassment, or sexual misconduct or relationship abuse or violence. If you have experienced or witnessed an incident, you can use the Report + Support platform to report it anonymously or request to speak in confidence to an advisor about both your reporting and support options.

Personal stories

Personal stories help demonstrate how inclusion issues manifest in everyday life and counter single stories that are often incomplete or inaccurate, challenging stereotypes and demonstrating the real human impact of these issues.

Read personal stories from the Warwick community reflecting on their personal journeys and lived experiences of neurodivergence, including Dyslexia and Autism.

If you'd like to share a personal story to be included on this page, please get in touch at .

Read the Social Inclusion Annual Report for more about the action we're taking.

The Social Inclusion Annual Report highlights the work that has been taking place across the University over the last year, and how it is helping us to meet our Social Inclusion Strategy objectives to increase the diversity of our staff and student communities, develop an inclusive culture, and become an internationally recognised leader in inclusion.