Neurodiversity at Work Accreditation
A collaborative asssessment, practical strategy, and recognition of an organisation’s progress in building a neuroinclusive employee experience.
Human Fabric's Neurodiversity at Work Accreditation is an evidence-based assessment, strategy development and recognition process that helps organisations understand how well their workplace practices support neurodivergent people and enable the organisation to benefit from neurodiversity in teams. Built to guide people & culture and DEI leaders, neurodiversity employee resource groups, and organisational leaders, it provides an independent assessment of current practices, a detailed roadmap of improvements, and recognition of the great work you've done to date.
"I developed the Neurodiversity at Work Accreditation to guide organisations on how to really benefit from neurodiversity in their workforce, and provide recognition of their progress in creating a more neuroinclusive employee experience - signaling that this is a great place to work!
- Jenny Turner, Founder of the Neurodiversity at Work Accreditation
Our first accreditation programme partners
We are delighted to have been through the assessment process and neuroinclusion plan development now with Kiwibank, and Engineering New Zealand!
What is a Neuroinclusion Assessment?
A neuroinclusion assessment is a guided and collaborative evaluation of your organisation’s policies, practices, culture, and environments, to assess how well the organisation supports neuroinclusion.
The assessment involves a series of workshops with key stakeholders, where we ask questions and guide you through what leading practice looks like in each assessment area, to identify what could be improved.
The goal is to generate actionable and prioritised recommendations that pave the way for a truly neuroinclusive organisation. You will gain a clear understanding of where you are at in harnessing neurodiversity, and what you could do to improve and gain the full benefits.
The Human Fabric Neuroinclusion Framework
Our neuroinclusion assessment framework was informed by researching the emerging best practice and academic evidence globally. The assessment focuses on ten areas that impact employee experience and performance, shown in the diagram.
Ratings are used in the assessment to reflect the extent to which current practice in each area is aligned with neuroinclusion leading practice.
Accreditation levels
The accreditation recognises organisations at one of three tiers:
Committed
The organisation has demonstrated strong commitment to creating a neuroinclusive workplace.
Solid foundations are in place, including executive sponsorship, clear goals, and a prioritised roadmap for action. Neurodiversity awareness and neuroinclusive practices are under development, and there is work being done towards creating an environment where all types of minds can thrive.
Advanced
The organisation has made significant progress in creating a neuroinclusive workplace.
Many enabling practices are established across key aspects of work. Neuroinclusive capability, culture, systems, and oversight are evidenced in many areas, and there is clear commitment to further work to create an environment where all types of minds can thrive.
Leading
The organisation demonstrates industry-leading neuroinclusive practices across most aspects of work.
These are supported by excellent neuroinclusive capability, culture, systems, and oversight. Practices are embedded across the organisation and continuously improved, creating an environment where all types of minds can thrive.
How it works
A virtual and collaborative approach
1) Discovery call
A 30–45 min call to confirm scope, goals, and your context. Human Fabric then provides a quote & standard contract agreement for Client review.
2) Accreditation Contract Signed
Client signs contract to initiate the neuroinclusion assessment planning and start the accreditation process.
3) Kick‑off meeting
A 60-90 min call to plan the assessment process, agree stakeholders for each focus area, and identify supporting documents and data to collate.
4) Optional employee survey
An optional deploment of Human Fabric’s Neuroinclusion Survey to strengthen insights.
5) Collaborative assessment workshops
A series of 2–4 workshop sessions, 60–120 min each, spread over 1–4 weeks (cadence and length to be confirmed in the kick-off meeting). Each with a different focus, e.g., goals, policy & strategy; leadership & accommodations; culture & safety; recruitment & onboarding; spaces & practices. We explore what’s working, align ratings against the framework, and co‑create improvement initiatives and define measures of success.
6) Reporting & strategy
2-3 weeks for Human Fabric to prepare:
- Summary Report: Current‑state ratings against best practice, observations, and improvement recommendations.
- Heat‑map: colour‑coded snapshot of strengths and gaps.
- Neuroinclusion Strategy (2 pages): goals, KPIs, and a sequenced roadmap of initiatives.
7) Leadership presentation & commitment
A 60-90min walk‑through of key findings and prioritised recommendations, aligned with organisational goals. Executive sponsor signs the Neuroinclusion Commitment.
8) Accreditation awarded
Organisation recognised as Committed or Certified (subject to criteria). Branding pack and guidance supplied. Social media and acknowledgement on Neurodiversity at Work register.
Typical timeframe: 4–8 weeks from kick‑off to award, depending on size/complexity and responsiveness.
“Harnessing neurodiversity... It’s operational effectiveness, plain and simple.”Brad Poulter, Director D&I (Acting), NZ Defence Force
What you will receive with the Neurodiversity at Work Accreditation
An Independent Neurodiversity at Work Accreditation
Committed or Certified tier, valid for 36 months, with annual reviews.
Assessment Report & Neuroinclusion Strategy
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Neuroinclusion Assessment Report (PDF) with commentary, ratings and guidance on areas for improvement
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Two‑page Neuroinclusion Strategy with goals, prioritised initiatives, & KPIs
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A Neuroinclusive Workplace Commitment, ready for exec sponsor signing.
A Leadership briefing
To align your Executive and People & Culture teams (60-90min & recordable).
Brand assets
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Accreditation logo pack and usage guide
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Graphics to support social media posts, email banners, and other communications
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Approved wording and guidance for media release, careers site, recruitment ads, and internal comms.
Included expert support
8-20 consulting hours per year for the duration of accreditation, depending on the size of the organisation, for advice on specific neurodiversity initiatives or cases (subject to availability).
Quarterly survey check-ins
Optional short check‑ins via electronic survey to capture initiative progress through the year and make preparation for the annual review process effortless.
Annual review meeting
One 2‑hour collaborative review workshop annually, where we assess progress on your Neuroinclusion Strategy and establish updated priorities for the year ahead. Low preparation time for you, and a meeting summary and an updated strategy provided by Human Fabric.
6-monthly neurodiversity insights webinar
A twice-yearly update on emerging research and trends relevant to harnessing neurodiversity in the workplace, for accreditation members only.
Add‑on services (on request)
All at 20% off standard rates
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Neurodiversity awareness training
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Neuroinclusive leadership courses
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1:1 Coaching for neurodivergent staff
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1:1 Coaching and advice for managers
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Additional consulting time on: Policy and process reviews, adjustments process design, ERG establishment & support, workplace needs assessments, change & communications support, and more!
Benefits of the Neurodiversity at Work Accreditation
Clear Benchmarking: Provides a clear assessment of where your organisation is at in its neuroinclusion practices, against the emerging international best practice.
Policy & risk tidy-up: Flags gaps across organisational policies, processes, and practices in recruitment, performance, and learning - reducing grievance and compliance risk.
Practical Roadmap: Aligns your organisational leadership on a prioritised plan of initiatives (mostly low or no cost) and realistic, measurable goals. Focuses effort where returns will be quickest and most impactful; includes cost/complexity notes.
Strategic Alignment: Weaves in your neuroinclusion efforts with your organisation’s broader strategies and your DEI, talent, and wellbeing plans for integration, not duplication.
Communicable Outputs: Engaging and easily digestable heatmap of current state and two-page strategy summarising next steps.
Clear, confident storytelling: Logo pack + approved wording for careers pages, job ads, Board updates, annual reports, and social—so teams communicate consistently.
Engaged ERG: Empowers your Neurodiversity ERG with a clear, well defined and prioritised plan of initiatives and facilitates stronger buy-in from senior leadership.
Global Consistency with Local Relevance: Supports your overall employee experience while considering local regulations and needs.
Retains brilliance: Identifies and removes friction points for neurodivergent staff across key touchpoints, improving employee experience
Attracts talent you’re missing: A credible, external mark signals a safe, supportive workplace—lifting applications and offer acceptance in hard-to-fill roles.
Independent validation your Board can stand behind: Annual reviews turn intent into monitored progress; boosting confidence in return on investment.
Advantage in RFPs & supplier portals: A recognised credential you can reference in tenders and ESG questionnaires to evidence real outcomes.
“Managers say [the programs] are already paying off in ways far beyond reputational enhancement. Those ways include productivity gains, quality improvement, boosts in innovative capabilities, and broad increases in employee engagement.”
Harvard Business Review (2017)
Human Fabric - your partner in creating a neuroinclusive workplace
We combine rich business management, auditing, and change experience with neurodiversity expertise.
At Human Fabric, we bring together a deep understanding of modern business environments, decades of insights from leading diverse teams, wide-ranging research on neurodiversity at work, and lived experience of neurodivergence.
We apply this using our experience in managing change, creating learning programs, and facilitating audits to offer your organisation a range of pragmatic and engaging neurodiversity services.
Business professionals
We have had successful business careers and bring a breadth of experience to translate neurodiversity knowledge into everyday work situations.
Proven management frameworks
Solutions integrate cutting-edge knowledge gained from an MBA with well-established frameworks and hands on experience.
Leadership expertise
We are experienced in inclusive and modern leadership approaches and specialists in creating high-performing teams.
Lived experience of neurodiversity
We are neurodivergent ourselves, and understand the strengths and challenges operating in a world not designed for you.
Experienced auditors
We bring practical experience from planning and leading audit programmes in large organisations.
Change managers
We draw on our certifications and considerable experience and in leading change in organisations to provide effective transformation strategies.
Insightful facilitators
We are highly experienced in leading workshops that are inclusive and effective at drawing insights
Evidence-based
Our expert advice is well-researched and based on international evidence and the latest thinking in neuroinclusion
Accredited neurodiversity coaches
We have completed in-depth ADHD coach training and are in the process of becoming ICF accredited, and draw from our numerous other professional development certificates.
Tailored, pragmatic, & actionable
We provide relevant advice and practical strategies that can be implemented by the organisation.
Meet your Neuroinclusion Assessment Consultant
Jenny Turner
Founder, Principal Neurodiversity Consultant, Facilitator, & Coach
Jenny Turner is an outcome-focused business leader, coach, and consultant passionate about neurodiversity and unlocking potential in organisations, teams, and individuals. As the founder of Human Fabric, Jenny specialises in leadership development, change management, and neurodiversity education and support - helping businesses leverage diverse strengths and create inclusive environments where teams thrive. She also provides insightful coaching and advice to neurodivergent individuals and their managers.
With over 22-years of leadership experience, including a senior management role at Beca, Jenny combines an MBA from the University of Auckland, extensive expertise in agile and project management, and lived experience with ADHD to provide practical strategies and informative programmes that resonate in the business world.
Her engaging communication style and proven track record in business improvement make her a trusted partner for organisations and professionals seeking to optimise performance and embrace human potential.
Get in touch today for pricing and full details
At Human Fabric, our assessments are designed to help you identify opportunities to improve neuroinclusion across your business, drawing on international evidence from the global companies that have forged the way, and the emerging best practice.
By partnering with us, you unlock a clear pathway to understand, embrace, and benefit from neurodiversity right through the fabric of your organisation.
