The Neuro Inclusion Index™
The Gold-Standard Diagnostic for Neuro-Inclusive Organisations
The UK’s first comprehensive audit for ADHD, AuDHD and neurodivergent inclusion.
The Neuro Inclusion Index™ measures how safe, supportive and accessible your organisation truly is... across culture, leadership, communication, environment, workflow, and psychological safety.
Evidence-based • ND-led • Trauma-aware • Organisationally aligned
What Is The Neuro Inclusion Index™?
Most organisations want to support neurodivergent staff, but far fewer can clearly measure whether their inclusion strategy is actually working in practice.
Policies are not enough.
Awareness training is not enough.
Tick-box inclusion is not enough.
The Neuro Inclusion Index™ provides a rigorous diagnostic of whether neuro-inclusion commitments are translating into real organisational change across governance, leadership behaviour, policy usability, communication, process design, and lived employee experience.
It provides:
- a full diagnostic of organisational effectiveness
- visibility of strengths, friction points, and implementation risks
- practical, actionable recommendations
- a roadmap for system-wide improvement
- leadership and governance insight
- measurable indicators of progress over time
This is not a diversity audit.
It is a nervous-system-informed, operationally intelligent assessment of how effectively your organisation works in practice for ADHD, AuDHD, and neurodivergent minds.
Why Organisations Need This
Because neurodivergent employees are:
- 6× more likely to burn out
- 3× more likely to face disciplinary processes
- 70% more likely to leave due to misattunement
- more vulnerable to miscommunication at work
- often misinterpreted as inconsistent, unengaged or “difficult”
- misunderstood by line managers
- triggered by high-demand or unclear environments
And because organisations repeatedly lose:
- talent
- innovation
- trust
- psychological safety
- productivity
- reputation
The Index helps identify exactly where these breakdowns happen... and how to fix them.
What The Index Measures
The Neuro Inclusion Index™ is structured across six core domains, each designed to assess whether neuro-inclusion is functioning effectively in practice across organisational systems, leadership behaviour, and lived working conditions.
1. Strategic Governance & Organisational Accountability
Assesses:
- leadership ownership of neuro-inclusion
- governance visibility and oversight
- organisational accountability
- implementation follow-through
- decision-making alignment
- whether inclusion commitments are actively monitored and acted upon
2. Psychological Safety & Participation Conditions
Measures:
- safety to speak up
- masking pressure
- disclosure conditions
- shame and misattunement patterns
- confidence in raising needs
- whether neurodivergent staff can participate without hidden relational or reputational cost
3. Leadership & Management Practice
Assesses:
- manager responses to overwhelm
- communication habits and clarity
- workload and workflow support
- adjustment handling
- co-regulation and relational consistency
- high-stress escalation patterns
- whether inclusion survives contact with everyday management
4. Communication, Workflow & Process Usability
Evaluates:
- email and message practices
- meeting structure
- instruction clarity
- cognitive load
- feedback systems
- workflow design
- deadlines and transitions
- hybrid and remote working patterns
- whether organisational processes are practically usable for neurodivergent people
5. Environment, Adjustment Access & Practical Support
Measures:
- sensory load and overwhelm points
- noise, lighting, and workspace usability
- meeting environment conditions
- access to adjustments
- timeliness and reliability of support
- whether practical support is accessible, durable, and workable in day-to-day reality
6. Policy Integrity, Implementation & Lived Outcomes
Assesses:
- neuro-affirming policy design
- HR pathway usability
- reasonable adjustment systems
- attendance, sickness, and disciplinary process safety
- implementation barriers
- support pathway credibility
- whether inclusion efforts are improving sustainability, retention, and real working outcomes over time
The Neuro Inclusion Index™ does not measure intention alone.
It measures whether neuro-inclusion is being translated into credible systems, usable practice, and sustainable organisational reality.
How The Index Works
Step 1: Discovery Session
We understand your organisation, challenges, areas of concern and goals.
Step 2: Data Collection
Using:
- confidential staff survey
- leader/manager interviews
- ND staff network focus groups
- policy/document reviews
- workflow mapping
- environmental walkthrough (onsite or virtual)
Step 3: Analysis
We apply ND-informed, trauma-aware organisational psychology to identify:
- systemic risks
- psychological safety gaps
- masking pressure points
- communication issues
- environmental triggers
- breakdowns in workflow
- misalignment between policy and lived reality
Step 4: The Neuro Inclusion Index™ Report
A comprehensive, easy-to-read report including:
- index scores per domain
- overall neuro-inclusion score
- risk areas
- strengths
- blindspots
- recommended priorities
- organisational next steps
- leadership actions
- system redesign opportunities
Step 5: Leadership Debrief & Action Plan
We present results to leadership with:
- clear priorities
- an implementation roadmap
- behavioural and cultural recommendations
- workflow and communication improvements
- ND-safe performance frameworks
- environmental adjustments
Step 6: Optional Implementation Support
We can help deliver:
- training
- leadership coaching
- policy redesign
- workflow mapping
- sensory audits
- long-term consulting
Outcomes & Impact
Organisations see:
- reduced ND burnout
- improved psychological safety
- fewer disciplinary issues
- clearer communication
- higher engagement
- improved retention
- stronger trust in leadership
- healthier teams
- better wellbeing outcomes
- more consistent performance
- increased innovation
The Index also gives you baselines and measurable improvements year-on-year.
Who Uses The Index
The audit is suitable for:
- corporate organisations
- NHS trusts & ICS networks
- schools & MATs
- local authorities
- universities
- third-sector organisations
- public sector teams
- social care & housing
- tech firms
- creative industries
- hybrid/remote teams
Any organisation ready to take neuro-inclusion seriously.
FAQ
How long does the audit take?
- Est. 4–10 weeks depending on size.
Is it confidential?
- Yes... staff responses are anonymous.
Do you travel?
- Yes... UK-wide and international.
Do we need training first?
- No... the Index can be your starting point.
Can we audit only one department?
- Yes... many organisations begin with a pilot.