Neurodiversity Awareness Training - YPS Psychology Ltd

Neurodiversity Awareness Training

‘1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodiverse’

Let us help make your organisation attract, recruit, and keep talented individuals who think differently.

Our live training events enable business owners, employers, and other employees to understand and accommodate their colleagues’ differences, so that everyone, regardless of strengths and needs, can succeed in the workplace.

  ‘Neurodiversity courses need to be simple, jargon free, and lead to changes in understanding, and action.’

We aim to banish the confusion around terminology, raise awareness about the different neurodiverse types, dispel the myths, and support businesses in the hiring and retention of neurodiverse talent.

Tap into our expertise and learn key terms and inclusive language. This will help your neurodiverse staff feel part of the team, and valued as individuals with unique strengths and weaknesses, just like neurotypical staff.

Hire people with confidence using our handy neurodiversity/inclusion checklist for interview candidates.

Banish your staff’s fears of working with people with neurodiverse needs, including, Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

Learn from the professionals whose bread and butter over the past 25 years has come from assessing people’s neurodiverse needs and giving specialist advice on ways to help neurodivergent individuals manage their work.

Why hire neurodivergent individuals?

Difference leads to growth, and minds that naturally ‘think outside the box’ attract new customers.  Through their innovative ideas and systematic ways of working, your neurodivergent staff can simplify everyday functions and processes in the workplace that benefit all.


Our Training Options

How to get the best out of your talented ADHD staff so your company thrives

‘My mind’s full of brilliant ideas’ 

Any positive change in the workplace, starts with a good understanding of the issues at hand. In this training, you will broaden your understanding of how ADHD affects employees at work. You will learn how to harness their expertise and skills, and allow them to thrive. Your company will reap great rewards when simple and effective strategies are put in place.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how to support autistic staff at work

‘I’ll finish what I started’

Our training on ASD raises awareness about the specific issues that autistic individuals encounter in the workplace. You will learn about the strengths and differences of these members of staff, and how nurturing these can lead to massive improvements in systems, making your organisation even more efficient and productive. 

Dyslexia at work

‘Don’t make me take notes, or read anything out in meetings’

Who knew that Richard Branson could make millions when he struggles with literacy?! Shows that anything is possible as long as the environment is supportive. Let us help you make your organisation dyslexia-friendly, by raising awareness among team leaders and staff, and suggesting easy-to-implement reasonable adjustments for your workplace, so that everyone can thrive and contribute to your company’s success.

Know About Me – Full training package and monthly support

Training:

  • Introduction to neurodiversity
  • How to get the best out of your talented ADHD staff so your company thrives
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the workplace
  • Dyslexia at work

Monthly support

Monthly articles on how to help neurodivergent individuals succeed in your organisation, including other neurodivergent needs.

Suggestions on raising awareness across your workforce on mental health and mental ill health, and how to persuade employees to ‘buy in’ and make a difference to their own and others’ mental health.

Advice on creating mental health focused team meetings.

Tips on what to include in the opening slots of your team meetings, so staff receive a warm invite to a calm, safe, and controlled space, encouraging honesty and openness, before you talk business.

Learn how to build skills in your workforce through practice of cognitive behavioural approaches to wellbeing at your team workshops/conference days/ wellbeing events.

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Paul – Lead Account Manager

Working alongside Dr Yates, Paul ensures that services are well organised, accessible and delivered with care.

Paul oversees client relationships and supports the smooth running and development of YPS, helping individuals, families and organisations feel confident and supported from first contact onwards.

Paul’s focus includes:

  • Building strong, steady client relationships
  • Ensuring services are clear and easy to navigate
  • Supporting the growth and stability of YPS creating welcoming experiences that feel calm and reassuring
  • Web development, and videography
  • He ensures that YPS remains grounded, responsive and is focused on helping people move forward with confidence.

Paul leads on client relationship management, service coordination and organisational development. Paul works closely with schools, families and partner organisations to ensure clarity of communication, timely delivery and high service standards.

He supports referral pathways, contractual arrangements and long-term partnership development, helping ensure services remain consistent, reliable and professionally delivered.

Outside of work, Paul’s main passion is Walking Football. He plays for East Devon, Devonshire County, and South West County. His biggest achievement is having trials with the Over 50s England Walking Football group in 2025. He also enjoys restoring and driving classic cars. 

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Joseph - Assistant Psychologist

BSc Hons in Tourism Management, Tourism, and Business Management, MSc Psychology Conversion, MSc Occupational Psychology

Working under the clinical supervision of Dr Yvonne Yates, Joseph supports the assessment and development of psychological services across the organisation.

Joseph’s work focuses on:

  • Supporting psychological assessment processes
  • Assisting in the preparation of structured reports
  • Contributing to the development of wellbeing and learning resources, and delivering training
  • Supporting data organisation and research-informed practice
  • Assisting with service delivery coordination

He has a strong interest in evidence-based psychology and values clarity, structure and ethical practice.

Outside of work, Joseph enjoys spending time with his springer spaniel, Willow, and going for long walks with her and the family. When he can, he hits the ski slopes on his snowboard, and he also likes ice-skating. 

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Dr Yates - CEO, Lead Psychologist

HCPC-Registered Educational Psychologist | Founder, YPS Psychology Ltd

Dr Yates has speciailist expertise in ADHD, depression, anxiety, learning differences (SpLD), and emotional wellbeing with children, young people, and adults.

She holds a Doctorate in Psychology (University of Manchester) and has extensive experience delivering:

• Educational psychology assessments, including ADHD and SpLD
• Mental health assessment and therapy
• Social skills and emotional regulation support

Dr Yates has worked in public organisations, including, schools, the NHS, and local authorities, and in private practice, for universities, colleges, and therapy healthcare bodies, such as, AXA PPP and Bupa. 

She is the author of Human Givens Therapy with Adolescents (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) and has published peer-reviewed research on adolescent wellbeing.

Her approach combines evidence-based psychology with practical, real-life strategies that help individuals feel calmer, more confident, and better equipped to succeed at school, university, and work.

Outside of work, Dr Yates is an avid crocheter and is also quite partial to silent discos. She looks forward to spending evenings by the fire, and watching movies with the family whilst creating her latest crochet piece.