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Resources

Here are the resources shared throughout the course as well as some additional ones to help you continue your neuroinclusion journey.

Neurodiversity

Language Do’s and Don’ts

Check out our guide on Language, where you can learn more about what terminology is considered neuro-affirming, ‘needs work’, and harmful/outdated - and why.

Glossary

Find key definitions of terminology relating to neurodiversity here.

Deep Dive into Neurodivergences

Find out more about each neurodivergence from the governing UK organisation related to each one, but remember - the best way to learn about difference is from those who experience it first-hand!

Neurodivergence Flashcards

Download our flashcards for handy reminders about the definitions, key strengths and challenges associated with common neurodivergences.

Reasonable Adjustments

Guide to the Reasonable Adjustments Process

Unsure how to deal with Reasonable Adjustment requests, or how to begin the conversation at all? Here is a step-by-step guide with some top tips on navigating this process.

Reasonable Adjustments Examples

These are just some suggestions, not a set of rigid guidelines to be followed. Remember - accommodations are bespoke to individual needs!

Assistive Technology Recommendations

Assistive tech can be such a game changer for so many neurodivergent people - it can help with executive dysfunction challenges we may face, including with memory, organisation, focus, time management, and task prioritisation. Here are some recommendations from neurodivergent creatives about assistive tech that has worked for them.

Access to Work

Here are some suggestions on where to find more information about the Access to Work funding scheme:

An Access to Work factsheet for employers.

Access to Work: A Guide for the Arts Sector

A guide to interpret the Access to Work rules and official guidance with specific advice for the arts and cultural sector.

Guidance on how Access to Work works from industry inclusion experts, TAP.

Access to Work Workshops

Additional training on Access to Work funding for employers or employees from Tom Bevan, Cardiff-based producer.

Production Access Funding

Guidance on how to secure access funding on production with TAP members (main UK broadcasters/streamers).

Recruitment

Download our cheat sheet for guidance on how to write neuro-inclusive job specs!

Job Specs: Best Practice Cheat Sheet

Download our cheat sheet for guidance on how to construct neuro-inclusive job ads!

Job Ads: Best Practice Cheat Sheet

Download our cheat sheet for guidance on how to build neuro-inclusive applications!

Applications: Best Practice Cheat Sheet

Download our cheat sheet for guidance on how to conduct neuro-inclusive interviews!

Interviews: Best Practice Cheat Sheet

Download our cheat sheet for guidance on how to make your onboarding processes more neuro-inclusive!

Onboarding: Best Practice Cheat Sheet

Check out our example Access Rider for help building your own.

Access Rider Template

Need support in understanding Access Riders? Or want to offer your staff/crew support in filling them out? Reach out to Tom Bevan (Cardiff-based) for workshops that can help.

Access Riders Workshops

Need help defining the job role you’re recruiting for? Check out Screen Skills’ Job Profiles for detailed information on the expectations of each role in the industry.

Screen Skills: Job Profiles

Need support in understanding Access Riders? Or want to offer your staff/crew support in filling them out? Reach out to Tom Bevan (Cardiff-based) for workshops that can help.

Access Riders Workshops

Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN): Inclusive Recruitment Toolkit

Workplace Support

Job Specs: Best Practice Cheat Sheet

We know it’s not always possible in our industry to have full control of the environment you are working in. But here is a list of some things you can think about.

Access Audits

An access audit is an inspection that can be used to assess the ease of access to, and ease of use of, an environment, service, or facility. Access the checklists here.

Nurologik: Sensory Spaces

Nurologik (Wales based) consult on creating inclusive environments that support every mind and nurture mental wellbeing. Get in touch to hear how they can support the construction of sensory and quiet spaces, or consult on the access of your existing work environments.

EventWell: Sensory Spaces

EventWell (England based) are a neurodivergent-led not-for-profit organisation focused on creating sensory spaces and quiet rooms for events, championing neuroinclusion, mental wellbeing, and attendee welfare.

Downloadable Quiet Space Poster

Here is a downloadable poster for you to place outside your Quiet Spaces that details the terms of usage.

Access Coordinators

Access Coordinators are lived-experience experts who work with productions to identify barriers to access for all staff, cast, crew, and contributors. Here are the contact details of Wales’ own incredible Access Coordinators:

Jess Gardner

https://www.divergencepictures.com/

hello@divergencepictures.com

Sally Lisk-Lewis

sallylisklewis@gmail.com

Hijinx

Inclusive Communication Training and Consultancy for creative businesses, and on-set support for learning disabled and/or autistic actors.

Communications: Best Practice Cheat Sheet

Download our cheat sheet for guidance on how to make your communication practices more neuro-inclusive!

Easy-Read Production Templates

A collection of Easy-Read templates to improve access and inclusion, from the BBC.

Aûtentic: Autism Training and Talks

Wales-based Aûtentic offer a range of pre-developed training sessions and talks, on various autism topics, to help organisations and professionals better understand and support autistic individuals. Includes CPD-accredited training on language, neuro-affirming practices, and mental health - or bespoke training to an organisations needs.

Aûtentic: Resources

A comprehensive suite of resources for employers from autism experts Aûtentic, including a Workplace Passport template, learning videos, guidelines, and lots more.

International Work

Divergent Neurons Academy

Providing free, accessible game development education with a focus on serving the neurodivergent community - addressing a gap in support for adults and teens that face challenges in workplaces that have been designed without them in mind.

Course Bibliography

Here is a list of the studies and articles from which the stats and evidence presented in this course were taken from.

If you need more support, please get in touch with Unquiet Media at: rosie@unquietmedia.com

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