For organisations

Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessments

Supporting your neurodivergent talent to thrive - through person-focused assessments that translate into practical, role-specific workplace adjustments.

£500 per assessment  ·  Diagnosis not required  ·  Remote delivery

Just as biodiversity strengthens an ecosystem, neurodiversity strengthens an organisation - bringing a broader range of thinking styles, perspectives and problem-solving approaches that benefit everyone.

The challenge

When talent goes unsupported

Line managers often feel uncertain about how to support neurodivergent employees. Professionals with exceptional capabilities can be misunderstood rather than recognised as needing different support structures.

Neurodivergent traits often correlate with exceptional strengths: analytical thinking, creativity, pattern recognition, sustained focus, attention to detail, innovative problem-solving - and the ability to see connections others miss. Without appropriate support, that talent quietly burns out.

For the individual, reaching out takes courage. Many have spent years masking, pushing through exhaustion, or blaming themselves for struggling with tasks others seem to find effortless.

Employees don't need to wait until they're in crisis. Proactive support means accessing help while still functioning well - rather than waiting for burnout, sick leave, or resignation.

The assessment

What a Workplace Needs Assessment involves

A comprehensive, person-focused assessment examining how an individual's neurodivergence impacts their specific role - and how their work environment, communication, tools and tasks impact their ability to deliver that role effectively. The output is a detailed written report with practical, person- and role-specific recommendations for workplace adjustments.

1

Pre-assessment

Questionnaires sent

Questionnaires go to both the employee and their line manager, along with a copy of the job description, to provide context ahead of the assessment.

2

Employee interview

The core conversation

A structured 90-120 minute conversation exploring the individual's role, challenges, strengths, working environment and current coping strategies.

3

Manager conversation

Grounded in context

A dedicated one-hour meeting with the line manager - exploring what success in the role looks like, discussing their observations, and understanding the organisational context. This grounds the recommendations in reality and ensures they are workable in practice.

4

Written report

Practical recommendations

A detailed, jargon-free report with practical, role-specific adjustments, delivered within 10 working days of the assessment.

The report

What the report typically covers

Recommendations are always specific to the individual and their role. Common areas include:

Workflow & organisation

Task management, prioritisation strategies, meeting structures, written communication formats.

Environment & sensory

Lighting, sound, workspace setup, quiet space access, hybrid or flexible working arrangements.

Assistive technology

Dictation tools, screen readers, scheduling software, and other low- or no-cost digital supports.

Communication adjustments

Preferred channels, structured briefings, written follow-ups, adjustments to review or feedback processes.

Coaching or training

Where specialist workplace coaching or awareness training would add further benefit.

Many adjustments can be implemented immediately, at little or no cost - no 9-month+ wait like the UK Government's Access to Work scheme.

Who it supports

The people and situations this service is designed for

Professionals in technical, operational and leadership roles

Whose neurodivergence enables exceptional work but creates workplace challenges.

Employees misread as performance issues

Whose struggles with organisation, prioritisation or communication are a need for different support - not a capability problem.

Employees on sick leave experiencing burnout

Where proactive, practical support can make return to work sustainable.

High performers at risk of leaving

Where retention delivers significant ROI and losing them would be costly.

Professionals navigating disclosure

And adjustment requests - where a structured assessment provides clarity and confidence for both employee and employer.

The business case

The ROI for your organisation

Why organisations commission this work - and the difference it makes once recommendations are in place.

Retention of skilled talent

Beyond replacement and recruitment costs, losing experienced employees disrupts team dynamics, erodes institutional knowledge, and burdens colleagues who absorb the workload.

Reduced sickness absence

Burnout costs organisations both sick pay and lost productivity. Early, practical support keeps people in role and engaged.

Unlocking hidden strengths

When barriers are removed, neurodivergent employees can showcase exceptional analytical thinking, creativity, pattern recognition and sustained focus.

Competitive advantage

Attract and retain diverse talent - driving innovation, fresh perspectives and broader problem-solving capability.

Legal protection - Equality Act 2010

Demonstrates your organisation's reasonable-adjustments duty in practice, with a documented, evidence-based record of what was assessed and recommended.

Why this service

What makes this different

Immediate implementation

Many recommendations can be actioned straight away at little or no cost - no 9-month+ wait like the Access to Work scheme. Reports delivered within 10 working days.

Person-focused, not label-focused

Focus is on the individual's experience in their actual role - never a diagnostic category. Formal diagnosis is not required.

OCN Level 4 accredited

In an unregulated field, formal Level 4 qualification ensures you're working with someone properly trained in assessment methodology, neurodiversity expertise and professional practice.

Corporate HR experience

20+ years in HR and leadership means a practical grasp of organisational realities, line-manager pressures, and how to write recommendations that actually work within business constraints.

Understanding of complex scenarios

Experienced in supporting assessments arising during probation, performance management, sick leave - or proactively, before any of those situations take hold.

Questions

Things organisations often ask

Does the employee need a formal diagnosis?+
No. Formal diagnosis is not required. The assessment focuses on the individual's experience in their role - not on a diagnostic label. Both diagnosed and self-identified neurodivergent employees are supported.
Who commissions the assessment?+
The assessment is typically commissioned by the employer - an HR manager, People team, or line manager acting on behalf of the organisation. If you're an individual wanting support to identify and articulate the adjustments that would help you, get in touch to discuss - there may be options.
How quickly will we receive the report?+
Reports are delivered within 10 working days of the assessment. If you have a specific timeline or time pressure, please mention this when you get in touch and we can discuss options.
How long does the assessment take?+
The employee interview is typically 90-120 minutes. The manager conversation is a shorter, focused discussion. Both are conducted remotely via video call.
Can this be done remotely?+
Yes. Assessments are conducted online, which means the service is available to organisations across the UK, regardless of location.
What if the employee changes role after the assessment?+
Because assessments are role-specific, a new assessment is recommended if the employee moves into a substantially different role. A lighter-touch review can be arranged where the role change is less significant.
What if existing adjustments aren't working?+
A review assessment can be arranged to reassess current adjustments, confirm what is still appropriate, and identify what needs to change. This is available at a reduced rate.
Amy Mellor

Amy Mellor

OCN Level 4 accredited Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessor. ICF PCC-credentialled coach. 20+ years in HR and leadership development at The Co-op, GE and Addleshaw Goddard. Specialist in bespoke workplace support for neurodivergent professionals in private-sector organisations.

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