AILIS Training - Understanding Neurodiversity and Team Communications

by Carolina De La Torre Ugarte

Monday 30 Nov 2026, 09:30 → 12:30 Europe/Zurich

52/1-054 (CERN)

This 2-part workshop introduces participants to neuro-inclusive approaches and how they benefit everyone entering their workspace, from patrons at the front desk to team members in the break-room.

In Part 1, participants will :

• Gain key definitions and considerations of the neurodiversity umbrella
• Explore the impact of implementing concrete actions
• Engage witha neurodivergent person– ask me anything !

 

In Part 2, participants will :

• Identify supportive elements for sending and receiving messages
• Examine their own preferences and needs when communicating
• Practice new strategies through interactive exercises !

 

Questions ? Comments ? Feel free to e-mail Carolina De La Torre Ugarte, ADHD Coach and Socio anthropologist, at hello@chat-adhd.ch.
Hope to see you there!

Speaker: Carolina De La Torre Ugarte

She is American, Peruvian, and Swiss, and currently lives in Switzerland. She speaks English, Spanish, and French.

She is an ADHD Coach and public speaker, specializing in trauma, resilience, and person-centered care. She has over 12 years of experience in adult education, working across disciplines and cultures, including with the ICRC, Webster University, and the Geneva Graduate Institute.

As a socio-anthropologist, her research interests include prisons, social inequalities, marginalization, identity, and phenomenology. She advocates for inclusion across identities, abilities, and cultures, and supports teams as they navigate growth and change.

Read more about Carolina De La Torre Ugarte.

 

Participation fee per person: 40 CHF for non-AILIS members, 15 CHF for AILIS members. Become an AILIS member for CHF 30 per year to enjoy discounts on our training offers and more benefits!

Number of participants: 25.

To register for this training, please submit your details through this page. If the maximum number is reached, new registrants will be added to a waiting list. If your participation is confirmed, you will receive an invoice via email.

 

Please note that coffee breaks and lunch are not covered and will be at the participants’ own expense. The participation fee has to be paid up front within a week upon receiving the invoice.