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Why Neurodiversity Is the Ultimate Game Changer in the Age of AI
Why neurodiversity matters in the age of AI, and how different thinking, pattern recognition and human judgement can become strategic advantages at work.
3 days ago6 min read


Tower Hamlets Young WorkPath: Start with strengths, then design the route
How Divergent Thinking helped Tower Hamlets Young WorkPath connect neurodivergent strengths with accessible routes into employment and apprenticeships.
6 days ago7 min read


Why Neurodiversity Is the Next Frontier of Workplace Diversity
A workplace-focused look at why neurodiversity is becoming a core part of diversity, equity and inclusion, not a niche topic or awareness campaign.
Oct 156 min read


The Purpose Collective: Small edits, wider access
How a practical session with The Purpose Collective turned dyslexia-friendly newsletter principles into immediate edits and a public Neurodiversity Celebration Week collaboration.
Oct 127 min read


Why “Different Minds Are Needed”: Reflections on Being Featured in Svenska Dagbladet
Reflections on being featured in Svenska Dagbladet and why different minds are needed in work, leadership, creativity and social change.
Oct 85 min read


Association of Apprentices: Helping neurodivergent apprentices thrive
A highly rated workshop developed into practical content and discussions about further learning.
Oct 54 min read


Training vs Audit vs Coaching: Which Neuroinclusion Option Do You Actually Need?
If you’re trying to build a neuroinclusive workplace, you’ll eventually face this question: Do we need training, an audit, coaching—or all three? The honest answer: it depends on what problem you’re solving. This guide helps you choose the right starting point based on your current situation, urgency, and desired outcome. It’s written for HR, L&D, DEI leads, and leaders who want clarity without jargon. If you already know you want training for managers or teams, start here:..
Oct 24 min read


What Does ADHD Feel Like Day to Day?
A plain-English explanation of what ADHD can feel like day to day, including attention, energy, overwhelm, time, motivation and practical support needs.
Oct 15 min read


How to Make Reasonable Adjustments When Teams Are Under Pressure | Neuroinclusion in Healthcare
Healthcare is one of the hardest places to get neuroinclusion right because the pressures are real: understaffing, high cognitive load, shift work, sensory overload, urgent decisions, unpredictable routines and limited time. That can make reasonable adjustments sound like a luxury rather than a necessity. But in practice, the opposite is often true. When adjustments are delayed or treated as optional, teams lose talent, staff burn out faster, and avoidable friction makes alr
Sep 296 min read


Lightyear Foundation: Making STEM more accessible
Divergent Thinking helped turn accessibility goals into practical training for educators, partners and STEM organisations.
Sep 283 min read


What Changed Everything: How the Right Support at University Can Transform a Neurodivergent Life
How the right university support can transform a neurodivergent life, from confidence and access to belonging, study strategies and future work.
Sep 246 min read


Nonprofit Builder: Small fixes and practical office hours for neuroinclusive teams
A webinar with Nonprofit Builder was followed by practical support and an evergreen article about clarity, meetings and wor.
Sep 215 min read


Unlocking the Leaders of Tomorrow: Neurodiversity and Career Progression
Why neurodiversity and career progression matter for future leaders, and how organisations can stop overlooking potential because it does not look conventional.
Sep 173 min read


Global Diversity Practice: From an internal taster to practical neuroinclusion
A focused internal learning session helped Global Diversity Practice assess Divergent Thinking's approach and demonstrated how the approach could support future collaboration.
Sep 145 min read


Newcastle University: When lived experience changes the research question
A sustained role in Newcastle University’s dyspraxia research brought lived experience into questionnaire design, recruitment and the early development of a proposed intervention for adults with dyspraxia.
Sep 75 min read


Doughty Street Chambers: Practical neuroinclusion for client-facing teams at Doughty Street Chambers
A tailored session helped staff at Doughty Street Chambers respond more clearly and confidently when clients, visitors or colleagues may be overwhelmed, distressed or communicating differently.
Aug 272 min read


The Sensory-Smart Workplace: Beyond the Open-Plan Office
How sensory-smart workplace design can move beyond open-plan offices, reducing cognitive and sensory load through clearer choices, spaces and working norms.
Aug 204 min read


The ROI of Neurodiversity: Why Inclusion Strategy Matters
Why neurodiversity inclusion strategy matters commercially, culturally and operationally, and how organisations can think about return on investment.
Aug 136 min read


The Power of the “Spiky Profile”: Why I Ditched the Generalist Trap to Become a Specialist
Why spiky profiles can become specialist strengths, and how moving beyond the generalist trap can help neurodivergent people build more sustainable careers.
Jul 307 min read


Focus on Potential, Not Diagnosis: A Guide to Neuroinclusion in the Workplace
In the evolving landscape of British employment, a significant shift is occurring in how we perceive talent. Traditionally, support for neurodivergent individuals—those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other cognitive differences—has been gated behind a medical model. Access to adjustments or understanding often required a formal "label" or a clinical letter. However, forward-thinking organisations are now moving toward a more sophisticated, person-centred approach
Jul 295 min read
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