MORE than one in three workers say their employer is ineffective at training managers to support neurodiversity in the workplace, a new study has found.

Research by the conciliation service Acas, released today, found that only a third of workers believed their organisation gave effective training to managers to make reasonable adjustments at work.

Julie Dennis, of Acas, said: “These stats show a potentially worrying lack of knowledge when it comes to supporting neurodivergent colleagues, and how to put support at the centre of workplace policies and training.

“Supporting neurodivergent staff can be simple and cost-effective, and it should be integral to any business.”

Acas said well-known types of neurodivergence include ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia, adding that a lot of neurodivergent people who do not see themselves as disabled are often considered as having a disability under the Equality Act.

Ruth Wilkinson, of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, said: “Having the right culture, leadership and processes in place to support neurodiverse workers is important. 

“By doing this, you can support them and enable them to flourish.”