35% of workers say employers fail to train managers on neurodiversity – Acas

35% of workers thought employers were not doing enough to train managers to support neurodiversity at work, according to a survey from Acas.

The survey showed only 32% said their employer effectively trained managers to make reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent staff. 

35% said their employer was ineffective, with 18% describing them as ‘very ineffective’. 

32% of respondents did not know how effective their employer was at supporting neurodivergent staff.

Julie Dennis, head of inclusive workplace strategy and policy at 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. 

“When everyone is given the chance to thrive, every business can too.”

Dennis added: “Acas has advice and training for employers on how to raise awareness, be inclusive, sensitive, and stay within the law when managing neurodiversity at work.”