Neurodiversity Speakers

Neurodiversity speakers cover neurological conditions such as: autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, Tourette’s, epilepsy and many more.

Our Neurodiversity speakers talk about the strengths and challenges of being neurodiverse in day to day life, in public, schools, in the workplace and help reduce stigma around learning and thinking differences.

Looking to book a Neurodiversity Speaker for your next event? Take a look at some of our speakers below!

Ellie Middleton is an autistic and ADHD creator, speaker, writer, consultant and founder of the (un)masked community for neurodivergents.

After a lifetime of feeling misunderstood, she was diagnosed with both Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD at the age of 24.

Since then, Ellie has gone on to build an audience of over 300,000 people online, create the (un)masked community for neurodivergents, and work with global brands like The Independent, Google & LinkedIn to change the narrative on neurodiversity.

Alex Partridge

Alex Partridge is a mental health advocate, pioneer of social media content and founder of UNILAD & LADBible.

Alex Partridge is one of the pioneers of social media content the way we know it today. At age 21, he founded UNILAD and LADBible, two of the most popular social news and entertainment Internet companies in the world with an astonishing following of 100 million people around the globe.

At 34 years old, Alex was diagnosed with ADHD and has quickly become a leading voice on social media around neurodiversity.

Hester Grainger

Hester Grainger is a former TV presenter turned BBC radio presenter, freelance writer, neurodiversity speaker and workplace consultant. Having been diagnosed with ADHD in her forties, she is a leading advocate for awareness and acceptance of ADHD, autism and neurodiversity.

As well as running Perfectly Autistic, a neurodiversity workplace consultancy with her husband, Hester is also a speaker and certified ADHD coach. She has spoken to a host global brands and organisation about the being diagnosed with ADHD in her forties and the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace.

Sara-Louise Ackrill

Harley Street therapist, Neurodiversity Coach and Founder of Wired Differently, a social impact company creating products and services for Autistic and ADHD people.

Sara is neurodivergent herself and works with professionals and entrepreneurs in areas as diverse as therapy, coaching and health as well as training, employability, workplace inclusion and health tech. A former disability and employment specialist, Sara is keen to communicate the challenges of being neurodivergent and how organisations can be genuinely inclusive, through a mix of education and compassion.

Kelly Grainger

Kelly Grainger is a leading advocate for awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity, having been formally diagnosed as autistic at 44 and with ADHD at 45.

Having worked successfully for 23 years in corporate settings with the likes of PepsiCo, Merlin Entertainments and News International before his diagnosis, Kelly is now travelling the country as a speaker sharing how businesses can be more accepting of neurodiversity. Kelly is the co-founder of Perfectly Autistic, which he launched with his wife Hester after both he and his children were diagnosed as autistic and then with ADHD.

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax is a comedienne, keynote Speaker, mental health speaker and awards host, TV personality, actor and has been an active voice in the battle against mental illness.

She facilitates workshops and presents keynotes which focus on neuroscience, communication, and leadership. She effortlessly combines humour with heavy and important topics. Her keynotes are captivating and informative.

Toni Horn

Toni is a big name in the world of neurodiversity. With an impressive 17-year run at Barclays, including stints in leadership roles and her final gig as the Neurodiversity Support Lead, she’s earned her stripes as a leader in the field.

Her journey, marked by key moments like being diagnosed with dyslexia at 17, autism at 40, and supporting her neurodivergent child, fuels her unwavering commitment to advocating for folks with similar experiences. Her hard work paid off with the prestigious Global Inclusive Leader Award in 2021.

Sean Bw Parker

Sean Bw Parker (MA) is a writer, artist and lecturer in art, cultural theory and justice reform.

Sean Bw Parker lived in Istanbul for ten years until 2014 where he lectured at Istanbul University, and gave a TED talk ‘Stammering and Creativity’. He has published or contributed to a number of books, won six Koestler Arts awards (including a platinum for his play The Wolfstadt-Wire) and a Perrie Lectures essay award in 2019. Sean Bw Parker is Editor of False Allegations Watch for the Empower the Innocent organisation (University of Bristol Innocence Project affiliated).

Alex George

Alex is on a mission to improve mental health support for young people and has become prolific throughout the UK in his campaigning for Early Support Hubs.

Alex George gained widespread recognition as an A&E doctor, offering accessible and reassuring advice from the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic. He has published three Sunday Times Bestsellers: “Live Well Every Day,” “The Mind Manual,” and “A Better Day,” the latter winning Book of the Year for Children’s Non-Fiction at the British Book Awards.

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