What does neurodiversity mean to young people today? How do they see the challenges and opportunities ahead? In this dynamic panel debate, five inspiring young advocates—representing leading UK charities supporting individuals with Dyslexia, ADHD, Tourette’s, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, and Autism—will share their insights and lived experiences.
Join Aidy Smith, the world’s only global TV presenter with Tourette Syndrome along with a fantastic panel as they delve into an open, insightful, and empowering discussion exploring the deep connections between the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. Research suggests a higher prevalence of neurodivergence among LGBTQIA+ individuals—why might this be? Is it self-awareness, or is there a deeper correlation?
Join Professor Amanda Kirby as she chairs a discussion on fostering an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent individuals and discusses the latest findings from the latest City and Guilds Neurodiversity Index for 2025.
Kassiane Asasumasu coined the terms neurodivergent and neurodivergence, circa 2000. According to Asasumasu, these terms refer to people "whose neurocognitive functioning diverges from dominant societal norms". She intended for the terms to apply to a broad variety of people, not just those with neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. She emphasised that neurodivergent and neurodivergence should not be used to exclude people, but rather to include them, stating: "Neurodivergent explicitly and loudly includes mental illness (or psychiatric disability for those who prefer that term)".
Welcome to this essential session designed for parents, carers, and professionals navigating the ever-evolving landscape of neurodiversity. Chaired by Theo, this panel—now in its third year—brings together diverse voices to explore the challenges and opportunities facing families today.
On the menu for this session is Nutrition and Neurodiversity. This session explores the impact Nutrition has on ADHD individuals and how being ADHD can influence eating habits. Alongside this, we will explore Autism and Eating Disorders including ARFID.
Professor Amanda Kirby leads a forward-thinking conversation on how innovation and technology can drive the future of neurodiversity inclusion. Experts will explore cutting-edge tools, advancements in AI, and how tech can break barriers, creating opportunities for neurodivergent individuals in the workforce and beyond.
Join Lexxic Psychologist Helen Musgrove and special guests Kay Sargent and Sean Gilroy for this Q and A session, exploring how we can design our built environments to accommodate and empower diverse cognitive and sensory processing styles.
This dynamic panel explores the critical role of managers in fostering person-centered workplaces through the lens of Neuroinclusion. Panelists will discuss holistic strategies and practical frameworks designed to prepare managers as inclusive leaders, advocates, and coaches. Attendees will gain actionable insights into embedding humanistic approaches within management practices, ensuring equitable opportunities for neurodivergent employees to thrive.
In spite of a long term focus on study and workspaces in education to be physically accessible there is a lack of focus on neuroinclusive spaces. One of the 4 key findings of the DSUK research on the Doctoral Student experience published in 2024 which noted the challenge for neurodivergent students in accessing open plan workspaces as well as some study spaces due to issues with lighting, acoustics, electronic noise, patterns of furniture and flooring to give a few examples.
When we talk about the neurodiverse community, who do we mean?
Neurodiversity may bring us together under a shared umbrella, but the lived realities of individuals could not be more unique. Our intersecting identities like race, gender, class and sexuality shape the barriers, experiences and opportunities we face.
