Creating a workplace where autistic people and other neurodivergent colleagues can thrive starts with understanding and action.

This resource from the National Autistic Society: Learn provides practical guidance to help employers make meaningful, effective reasonable adjustments — supporting both individuals and organisations to succeed.

About this resource

This guide is designed to support employers, managers and teams to better understand and implement reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

It brings together practical examples, insights and guidance developed in collaboration with neurodivergent people and specialist organisations.

The resource is not a checklist or a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it is intended to:

• support conversations between employers and colleagues

• build confidence in making adjustments

• offer practical starting points that can be adapted to different roles and environments

At its core, the guide reinforces a simple but essential principle: the most effective adjustments begin with listening to the individual.

What are reasonable adjustments?

Reasonable adjustments are changes that help remove or reduce barriers at work.

Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments so that disabled people are not placed at a substantial disadvantage. This can include many autistic people and others who are neurodivergent.

Adjustments can take different forms, including:

• changes to how work is organised or communicated

• adaptations to the physical environment

• providing tools, support or flexibility

What is considered “reasonable” will vary depending on the organisation and situation, but the aim is always the same — to create a fair and supportive working environment.

Take the next step

Download the full resource to explore practical examples and guidance you can apply in your organisation.