Background
Remi Chappell, a Neurodiversity Consultant at Creased Puddle, has been actively involved in delivering neurodiversity awareness training to housing associations throughout the year. The training aimed to create a better understanding of neurodivergent conditions, their strengths and challenges, and how staff members can best adapt their approach when working with neurodivergent tenants.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the training sessions were:
- To provide comprehensive neurodiversity awareness training to staff members across various departments within housing associations.
- To equip staff with practical strategies to support neurodivergent tenants effectively.
- To build an inclusive environment that values and respects the neurodivergent experience.
Key Projects and Involvement
- Neurodiversity Awareness Course:
- Remi delivered a series of 3-hour online workshops titled Neurodiversity Considerations for Housing Associations. These workshops were attended by 142 delegates from various departments, including Board Members, Directors, Housing Support, Supported Living, Maintenance, Finance, and Customer Service
- The workshops aimed to create an understanding of neurodivergent conditions and how staff members can best adapt their approach when working with neurodivergent tenants
- Interactive and Practical Training:
- The training sessions were interactive, with plenty of exercises and real-life examples. This approach helped participants understand the practical applications of the training content and how it would benefit their residents
Feedback and Impact
The feedback from the training sessions has been overwhelmingly positive:
- Positive Reception: Participants praised the training for its interactive nature and the use of housing examples. They found the real-life examples particularly helpful in understanding the conditions and how to support neurodivergent tenants.
- Improved Practices: The training has led to significant improvements in how staff members support neurodivergent tenants. Participants reported that they feel more confident in their ability to adapt their approach and provide better support.
- Increased Awareness: The training sessions have increased awareness of neurodiversity within the housing associations, creating a more inclusive environment.
Testimonials
- Testimonial from a Delegate:
- “I thoroughly enjoyed this training session. Remi kept upbeat, which helped me stay engaged. I feel I can be a lot more helpful to tenants and their needs now. The conditions were explained with real-life examples, which I found really helpful.”
- Testimonial from Another Delegate:
- “I enjoyed everything about the event. It was nice to hear Remi’s experiences and for us to share our knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity as a group. The videos used were good to highlight the stereotypes that people may have about neurodiverse people. The slides were easy to follow and allowed me to make clear notes that I can refer back to. I specifically noted down the communication strategies.”
Conclusion
Remi Chappell’s neurodiversity awareness training has had a significant positive impact on housing associations. By providing comprehensive and interactive training sessions, Remi has helped staff members understand and support neurodivergent tenants more effectively. The positive feedback and improved practices demonstrate the effectiveness of these training sessions and highlight the value of investing in neurodiversity training.
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