Neurodiversity Celebration Week
2026 Events Schedule
March 16th to 20th
From Awareness to Action: Making Organisational Change Happen
This year, during Celebrating Neurodiversity Week, we’re moving beyond awareness and focusing on action at an organisational level and how we can share best practice together to have greater impact.
Building on previous years’ work
Our sessions will showcase best practice in leadership, systems change, and scaling inclusion across workplaces, schools, and communities.
Alongside
We’ll share practical toolkits for parents, schools, and employers—helping to turn ideas into real change on the ground and sparking conversations throughout the week over coffee or tea time…
Events Hosted by Lexxic / Do-IT Solutions
From process to practice: Embedding neuroinclusion in the employee journey
19 March 2026
13:00 to 14:00 (UK time)
A practical session for managers and HR professionals on weaving neuroinclusion through every stage of the employee experience, from attraction, recruitment and onboarding to managing performance and career progression.
Externally Hosted Events
Monday 16 March
Duty of care - Safeguarding Neurodiverse Athletes and Parents in Grassroots Sport
16 March 2026
14:00 GMT
Focused on inclusive coaching in grassroots sport, this session explores ADHD, ASD, and how unmet needs affect athletes. It also looks at RSD, PDA, and a strong sense of justice and their influence on outcomes.
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What Neurodivergent People Can Bring to Science - Prof Edmund Barke
16 March 2026
15:30 GMT
In this talk, Prof. Edmund Barke will reflect on the vital contribution that neurodivergent people can make to the scientific study of neurodivergence. This will be an engaging and thought-provoking session that demonstrates the impact that neurodivergent people can and are making a significant impact on scientific research.
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Nurturing your Neurodivergent Child
16 March 2026
20:30 GMT
The webinar will focus on:
supporting neurodivergent identify (helping your child to understand their brain)
understanding neurodivergent love languages
creating opportunities to celebrate your neurodivergent child's strengths
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Neurodiversity- Words Matter; On Anti-Ableist, Strengths-based Language
16 March 2026
21:00 GMT
This webinar will explore the imperative need to shift from the medical model and the language associated with it, to the social model, and what that means when discussing neurodivergence, strengths and challenges in the 21st century. Even recently, attending conferences and workshops around inclusion and ND learners, the sheer volume of insensitive (read SHOCKING) language still in use gives pause for thought, and food for dialogue. As proud representatives of the neurodivergent neurotype, neuroinclusive educators, and leaders in inclusive practice, Tríona and Amina unpack the wild and wonderful language of dignity in 2026.
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Tuesday 17 March
Neurodiversity and Menopause, A Panel Event
17 March 2026
09:30 GMT
Menopause has a distinct impact on neurodivergent women, and at a time when many women are at the peak of their careers. Drawing on lived experience and research into neurodiversity and menopause, this panel explores the impact of menopause on neurodivergent women's careers, opening up discussion about how organisations can better support employees.
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The Skills that Help Learning Support and EAL Students at Home and at School
17 March 2026
10:00 GMT
This session explores how executive function skills support Learning Support and EAL students. Designed for teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and anyone interested in creating inclusive learning environments, it shares practical strategies to support organization, focus, emotional regulation, and task completion at home or at school.
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Neuro‑Inclusive Recruitment: Creating More Opportunities for Neurodivergent Talent
17 March 2026
10:30 GMT
Discover how to build recruitment practices where neurodivergent candidates can truly thrive. In this session we’ll explore what genuinely inclusive hiring looks like—and how small, intentional changes can create powerful results.
You’ll also get an inside look at what’s worked for us: 21.6% of our current employees identify as neurodivergent, a figure that reflects the impact of our culture, processes, and commitment to accessibility. Join us to gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and confidence in shaping recruitment that opens doors—rather than creating barriers.
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Autistic-Inclusive Digital Communication Roundtable: Toolkit to Training
17 March 2026
12:00 GMT
A 90-minute working roundtable turning QMUL’s research-based Designer’s Toolkit into practical, teachable training modules employers can roll out, reducing cognitive load and making workplace digital communication clearer, calmer and more predictable.
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Thriving with Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism: Build Confidence and Unlock Success
17 March 2026
12:00 GMT
For adults, children, parents and educators.A warm fireside conversation on Confidence, Wellbeing and Neurodiversity. Drawing on the Winning Formulas from some of the world’s most inspiring and successful Dyslexic role models who I have interviewed. This session explores how understanding, inclusion and confidence can help children and adults with Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism to thrive.
Hosted by
Karen Cousins, Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Specialist - Coach, Educator and Author
April Vincent, Musician and Wellness Educator
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Communicating with Neurotypicals
17 March 2026
14:30 GMT
A presentation on inclusive communication between neurotypes, from the perspective of neurodivergent people. Full of evidence-based and well-sourced insights into the whats and whys of communication issues; including practical steps for resolving them in the workplace and beyond.
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Embracing Diversity: Designing Cities of Inclusion
17 March 2026
15:00 GMT
Grounded in human-centered design, the webinar will explore how to foster empathy and appreciation of diversity in our classrooms through inclusive city design. We will explore hands-on activities that can enable students to design inclusive city spaces that are safe and accessible, with a particular focus on neurodiversity.
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FASD & Employment Success
17 March 2026
17:00 GMT
Join us for an "Across the Pond" collaborative event co-designed with lived-experience voices from Canada and the UK. Moderated by Mary Byrnes, Founder & Executive Director of Harrison’s Hope (HarrisonsHope.ca), we'll explore why hiring neurodiverse talent — including those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) — is a win for everyone and the bottom line. This session challenges stereotypes, empowers voices, and shows how accessible workplaces drive profitability and belonging for all.
Together, we're proving neurodiversity is a competitive advantage!
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Wednesday 18 March
Neurodiversity @ Work: Coaching Leadership Point of View
18 March 2026
07:00 GMT
How can leadership unlock the strengths of neurodivergent talent? Neurodivergent coach Riikka Seppälä and researcher Heini Pensar share insights on neurodiversity at work and strengths-based, coaching leadership for more inclusive workplaces. 🧠
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Managing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
18 March 2026
09:30 GMT
Join Melanie Francis, Director of Neurodiversity at Work at Do-IT Solutions, and Nic Elliott, Director & Solicitor and Head of the Employment Team at Actons, for this informative webinar.
Melanie will provide an overview of what neurodiversity is, common neurodivergent conditions, and practical strategies for creating neuro-inclusive workplaces. Nic will cover the legal framework, including employers’ duties, reasonable adjustments, and managing risk while supporting neurodivergent employees effectively.
This session is ideal for HR professionals, managers, and business leaders looking to improve inclusion, performance, and compliance.
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Building Workplaces That Work for Everyone
18 March 2026
10:00 GMT
Real inclusion is co-designed with those who need it. Join Propel & Clear inks for Neurodiversity Celebration Week to explore how neuroinclusive practices benefit all employees and managers – because transformational workplace change works when it's built by, not for.
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Changing the Environment, Not the Person: What Real Inclusion Requires
18 March 2026
10:00 GMT
Explore why real inclusion means changing environments, not people. You’ll understand neurodiversity in the workplace, the barriers systems can create, and how organisations can design environments that support different ways of thinking.
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Inclusive Voice Practice: Reflect and Connect
18 March 2026
12:30 GMT
A reflective online session for voice practitioners exploring neurodiversity-affirming, person-centred voice practice. Blending practical tools with learner insight, it supports confident, ethical inclusion in creative spaces.
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Embracing and leveraging neurodivergent strengths
18 March 2026
16:00 GMT
In this fireside chat, host and Squirrel Space Founder Emily Kapszukiewicz will talk with leadership coach and author Rachel Radway about why she wrote her award-winning book, Perceptive: Insights for leaders who feel more, process deeply, and think differently, who it’s for, what she learned in the process of writing the book, and what she hopes readers come away with. They'll also discuss Squirrel Space and the resources it offers for the Neurodivergent community.
Speakers & Roles
Rachel Radway - Author, coach & facilitator
Emily Kapszukiewicz - Squirrel Space non-profit founder & CEO
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Rethinking Inpulsivity: ADHD Traits as Entrepreneurial Assets
18 March 2026
17:00 GMT
This session draws on research showing ADHD traits, especially impulsivity, can be entrepreneurial strengths. In fast uncertain business settings, quick action can beat overanalysis. The talk covers risks and tools to improve decisions while preserving ADHD speed and creativity.
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You’re Not Broken, You’re Un‑Mapped: Neuro‑Inclusive Self‑Insight & Support
18 March 2026
17:00 GMT
The session is based on a neurodivergent founder's story and is intentionally non‑clinical and non‑diagnostic. It focuses on lived experience, self‑insight and practical structure for “invisible friction” and trauma‑shaped nervous systems, rather than therapy or medical advice.
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Thursday 19 March
Leading with ADHD - Ask me Anything
19 March 2026
09:00 GMT
Bring your questions about being a senior leader with ADHD. Kathryn is a late-diagnosed, neuro-affirming leadership specialist with 30+ years’ experience. This open forum explores lived experience, real leadership challenges, and how to support neurodivergent leaders at work.
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Advancing neurodiversity-affirming research, training, and practice: Experiences from OTARC and La Trobe University
19 March 2026
09:00 GMT
Our researchers and educators are shaping the future of higher education by embedding neurodiversity-affirming principles into research, training, and practice. Join us for a series of dynamic short talks and discover how we’re driving achievable and meaningful change to improve experiences for neurodivergent students and staff.
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Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Neurodivergence Using the MEDS™ Framework
19 March 2026
10:00 GMT
Struggling with dysregulation? Join our 1-hour session to understand why it happens, and how our MEDS Framework™ can help you to advocate, get what you need, and get back on track.
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Navigating the Workplace with Misophonia, Hyperacusis, and Late Diagnosis of AuDHD
19 March 2026
11:00 GMT
This presentation explores what it means to navigate the workplace with misophonia, hyperacusis, and a late diagnosis of AuDHD. Drawing from lived experience, it sheds light on the hidden sensory and cognitive demands of corporate environments.
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Student Experience with AuDHD
19 March 2026
13:00 GMT
Navigating university as an AuDHD student can be particularly complex. Support strategies may vary in effectiveness from day to day, even hour to hour, highlighting the importance of personalised understanding. During summer 2024, Laidlaw Scholar Juliette Cabraja worked with the Trinity Disability Service through the Inclusive Internship Programme, exploring existing research alongside the lived experiences of Trinity students.
In this seminar, Juliette will present her findings, joined by Jennifer O’Connor, Disability and Employability Officer, who will share student narratives to help staff better support AuDHD learners and ensure students are aware of the supports available throughout their university journey.
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Implementing Neuroinclusive Practices in the Workplace
19 March 2026
14:00 GMT
A live panel discussion for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, will bring together passionate professionals who are actively driving inclusion in their practice.
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Being Neuroinclusive in the Digital Working World
19 March 2026
15:00 GMT
Discover how reducing digital clutter can transform the experience of neurodivergent staff. This webinar highlights simple, thoughtful adjustments that foster digital inclusivity and lighten cognitive load. We’ll finish with a toolkit of practical and AI-powered supports to help your teams thrive.
Hosted by
Freya Bevan - Digital Learning Coach with AI Focus
Guest Speaker
Tor Woodworth - CBT and ACT Psychotherapist for NHS Talking Therapies
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From Intent to Impact: Removing Barriers to Neuro-Inclusive Engagement in Underrepresented Communities
19 March 2026
18:00 GMT
The webinar will explore common barriers organisations and professional services face when engaging neurodivergent individuals and families from underrepresented communities, and share practical, evidence-informed approaches to improving access, trust, and inclusive practice.
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Understanding Difference to Make a Difference: Neurodiversity, Mental Health and What We Can Learn From Elite Sport
19 March 2026
19:00 GMT
An honest conversation on neurodiversity, mental health and elite sport. Kofi Josephs reflects on sport as his safe space — and the barriers that still exist. Joined by Neurodiverse Sport ambassadors. £5 tickets support Coffee for Craig.
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Being a Neurodivergent Parent
19 March 2026
19:30 GMT
Parenting while neurodivergent is a unique and complex experience - we get it. In our free webinar, we explore together how neurodivergent features interact with the parenting role and why this can make parenting extra challenging, as well as the positive ways in which neurodiversity enriches our families.
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Friday 20 March
Neurodiversity in Korea
20 March 2026
11:00 GMT
In South Korea, the concept of neurodiversity is often met with skepticism or even opposition. In our webinar, we would like to hear the stories of Korean neurodiversity advocates and their advocacy journeys. In addition, the leaders of Spring Sunshine, a youth-led neurodiversity advocacy group founded in 2023, will be sharing their experiences as teen neurodiversity advocates.
Speakers
Eunjung Jee, author of Reading Dyslexia (난독증을 읽다) & Even if We Live Together, We Live in Different Worlds (같이 살아도 서로 다른 세계를 산다면; a book about her husband, who was diagnosed with autism at 40)
Yejin Cha, CEO of Colorful Brain Friends
Presidents of Spring Sunshine chapters (Eunsoo Lee & Hwikyeom Cho)
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Inclusion Beyond Adjustments: Culture, Curiosity and Real Change
20 March 2026
11:00 GMT
A live fireside chat exploring why reasonable adjustments alone don’t create meaningful neuroinclusive cultures. We’ll discuss the role of curiosity, workplace norms, hidden assumptions, psychological safety and what practical shifts move organisations from compliance to genuine, sustainable inclusion.
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Disclosure: Do I? Don’t I? A 4-Part Framework for Making Empowered Decisions in Any Situation
20 March 2026
14:00 GMT
Disclosure can feel complex, vulnerable, and high-stakes — whether in the workplace, friendships, dating, or family dynamics. This session introduces a practical 4-Part Framework (If – Why – When – How) to help individuals make intentional, empowered disclosure decisions in any situation. Participants will leave with greater clarity, autonomy, and confidence in choosing what is right for them.
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Maureen Hilton-Sokolof (CoachMaureen@NeurodiversityStrategies.com)
Creating Spaces of Belonging: What Neurodivergent Kids Can Teach Us About Inclusion
20 March 2026
20:00 GMT
Creating Spaces of Belonging explores how Camp Kirk, an overnight camp for neurodivergent kids, fosters autonomy, joy, and inclusion through intentional design and strength-based practices. This session shares practical strategies to build belonging in schools, workplaces, and communities.
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