Neurodiversity & Neuroinclusion Blog

In a world that often prizes “normality”, Nathaniel Hawley’s TEDxSt Albans talk, Why we need neurodiversity , is a powerful reminder that our differences are not deficits. They are part of the natural variation of human experience. Drawing on lived experience of dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism, alongside expertise in applied neuroscience, Nathaniel challenges us to rethink the labels we use to define ourselves and others. Rather than seeing neurodivergence through a deficit-fo

For Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–20 March), Tynemouth Nursery Group kindly handed their blog over to Divergent Thinking for a guest post on a topic that really matters in early years: neuroinclusion. You can read the original post here: Neuroinclusion in Nurseries: Simple Changes That Make a Big Difference . Tynemouth Nursery Group Logo Why we are sharing this collaboration We have been working with Tynemouth Nursery Group on practical neuroinclusion training. The po

A lot of workplace burnout isn’t caused by “too much work”. It’s caused by too much invisible work : constantly decoding vague expectations compensating for unclear priorities tracking decisions that aren’t written down managing interruptions and context switching masking differences to avoid judgement doing emotional labour to seem “fine” Neurodivergent people often carry a disproportionate share of this invisible load—but the underlying problem is usually the same: work is

Many organisations talk about neurodiversity and inclusion, but few manage to turn good intentions into real, everyday change. Awareness is just the first step. The real challenge lies in closing the gap between knowing about neurodiversity and making sure everyone has access to the support and environment they need to thrive. This gap often remains open because inclusion is not a one-time statement or policy. It is a set of consistent, repeatable behaviours that must fit int

Great hiring is wasted if onboarding is guesswork. The first 90 days decide whether a new starter feels clear, capable and safe to contribute—or spends their energy masking and firefighting. Neuro-inclusive onboarding isn’t about special treatment; it’s about designing clarity, control and connection into the job from day one so people can do their best work without disclosure hurdles. Why onboarding is the highest-leverage inclusion moment Role clarity, early wins and socia

Most organisations talk about neurodiversity in the language of support. That matters. But it’s incomplete. Neurodiversity is also a performance advantage—when work is designed to let different cognitive styles contribute without being punished for being different. This isn’t a “superpower” pitch. It’s a practical explanation of where value shows up, what blocks it , and what leaders can change to unlock it. If you want a session for leaders, managers or teams on neurodiver

Safety in ropes and off-ground work depends heavily on clear communication. When teams operate in noisy, fast-paced settings, messages must be understood the first time. Miscommunication can lead to accidents, near-misses, or delays that put everyone at risk. Neuroinclusion offers practical ways to improve how teams communicate and work together, especially under pressure. This post explores what neuroinclusive operations look like on shift, focusing on real-world solutions t

A practical manager guide to neurodiversity and workplace conflict, with ways to reduce communication clashes and fix systems, not people.

A practical guide to neurodiversity performance management, helping managers move beyond awareness into fair, clear, supportive conversations.

Collaboration spotlight: Neurodiverse thinking is a competitive advantage (with Huckletree) For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we teamed up with Huckletree to publish a piece on something founders and operators feel every day, even if they don’t call it “neuroinclusion”: The companies that win aren’t always the ones with the most people. They’re often the ones with the widest range of thinking styles, and the clearest systems for turning that thinking into action. Huckletre

Why Dyslexia Awareness Week matters for adults too, and what workplaces can learn from raising the volume on dyslexia, support, and inclusion.

For a long time, digital accessibility has too often been treated like a checklist. Add alt text. Check contrast. Make sure the page technically works with assistive tools. All of that matters. But anyone who has ever tried to navigate a cluttered intranet, an overloaded Teams channel, a confusing booking system or a visually chaotic website knows that true inclusion is about much more than whether a screen can be accessed. It is also about whether the information can be proc

with Alexandra Standley For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we wanted to explore something a little different from the usual workplace posts. Because sometimes the thing that drains your energy isn’t your workload. It’s the “small” stuff your body has to tolerate all day. That’s why we teamed up with Alexandra Standley for this guest piece on sensory comfort and style: https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/post/neurodiversity-style-sensory-comfort If you’ve ever stood in front

A practical look at common workplace needs assessment problems, why they happen, and how employers can make the process more useful and inclusive.

For day 2 of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we teamed up with Jacki Edry for a guest piece on her new “Organizing Minds” series: Organizing Minds: The Hidden Weight of “Keeping It All Together”. Jacki’s framing is the reason this collaboration felt like such a natural fit: the aim isn’t to “fix” people, it’s to reduce the invisible load that piles up when systems assume one default brain. Jacki's book Moving Forward Here’s the heart of the piece (and why it matters at work

Autism in the workplace is still too often framed as a problem to manage rather than a difference to understand properly. That is one reason so many autistic employees end up spending energy not just on their jobs, but on decoding vague expectations, managing sensory overload, navigating unclear communication and masking their natural way of working. Practical support makes a difference because many workplace difficulties linked to autism are not caused by lack of ability. Th

A personal reflection on moving beyond the inspirational neurodivergent story and building a more honest, useful version of advocacy.

Key insights from an Association of Apprentices neurodiversity event, with practical lessons for supporting neurodivergent apprentices.

How neuroinclusive growth strategies help organisations attract different minds, support talent, adapt under pressure, and grow sustainably.

Why neurodiversity at work needs equity, not just awareness, and how organisations can move from good intentions to meaningful change.