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Pete Wharmby is a leading neurodiversity speaker, trainer and bestselling author who helps organisations and educators create environments where neurodivergent people can genuinely thrive.
Diagnosed as autistic at the age of 34 and later with ADHD, Pete combines lived experience with professional expertise to challenge outdated narratives around behaviour, inclusion and performance. His work focuses on practical, achievable change rather than box ticking policies, giving audiences the confidence and tools to make an immediate and lasting difference.
Pete is the author of Untypical and What I Wish I’d Known About Neurodiversity, both of which have been widely praised for their honesty, clarity and impact. He has contributed to national training programmes, written extensively on neurodiversity in education and the workplace, and appeared across major media including BBC Radio 2.
A highly engaging and thought provoking speaker, Pete has delivered keynotes, workshops and training sessions internationally across education, corporate and public sector settings. He is particularly valued for his ability to translate complex ideas into clear, relatable guidance that resonates with both leaders and frontline teams.
Audiences leave Pete’s sessions with a deeper understanding of neurodivergence, greater confidence in supporting autistic and ADHD individuals, and practical strategies they can implement straight away.
Pete’s featured talks are below however he also delivers bespoke sessions aligned to organisational goals, sector challenges or specific audiences. Content can be adapted for conferences, team away days, INSET, leadership development and EDI programmes.
Pete works with businesses to deliver one off talks, or more in depth training packages with an overview of neurodiversity and how to manage and understand for your workplace.
This includes, but is not limited too;
This talk/workshop is great following the ‘Introduction to Neurodiversity’
This is a 90 minute session and covers the vital basics of understanding and therefore having compassion for autistic needs.
Pete will run through the following;
In this speech I outline the typical difficulties that mainstream education settings present to neurodivergent students, giving clear examples of how stress and trauma can build up and lead to poor outcomes. I offer clear, easy-to-implement and vital advice on how to remove these barriers and stressors, creating a safer environment for all students, whatever their neurotype.
Workplaces are quickly realising how important it is to have cultures that welcome neurodiverse workforces, but can often struggle to implement practical, workable policies to help make this reality. In this speech I re-iterate how important it is to attract and retain neurodivergent talent, and how to go about making a work environment that works for everyone.
Pete will explore the ways that autistic and otherwise neurodivergent students and teachers can be welcomed into a more accepting educational culture.
He will consider the impact of sensory and communicative differences, discuss embracing monotropic autistic learning styles, and how teachers can change their perspective to include the concept of neurodiversity.
Pete is a warm and witty speaker. He has unique understanding of neurodiversity through his first hand experience, theoretical knowledge and many years in the teaching profession. Pete’s speech made a significant impact on our teaching staff, the insights he shared will help our schools develop provision. Every teacher should have the opportunity to learn from him.
