Join us for an inspiring talk with Ishwarya Kumar Ishwarya Kumar is a highly driven and accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and global talent development, as well as solid expertise in leading the development of learning solutions, design, and products for behavioural learning. Ishwarya writes this less as a mom of a 9 year old, minimally speaking child on the autism spectrum and more as an ally who advocates that millions of children like my son are thinkers even if they are not speakers. Autism comes in various formats - remember, if you have met one child on th ..read more

“The Astonishing Advantages of the Neurodivergent.” We welcome our next guest to Neurodiversity Stories ? Michelle Mills-Porter is a human behaviour expert, known affectionately as The People Reader. She is a multi-award-winning businesswoman, a highly regarded professional speaker, Board member to several charities and CIC’s and National President Elect of the Professional Speaking Association UK&I. Some may be surprised that she failed her exams at school and literally clawed her way to success, refusing to let people keep her down. ❤️ Her talk “The Astonishing Advantages of the Neurodiv ..read more

How to let go of ND insecurity on your dating journey Join us for an inspiring talk with Jamie Johnston the founder of Mattr, the world's first dating app for the unique, with a strong emphasis on Neurodiversity. Jamie's early diagnosis of dyslexia and more recent diagnosis of Audhd have significantly shaped the app's design and the formation of its unique community. The app's empowering approach encourages users to let go of their insecurities and embrace their true selves in the dating world. So pour yourself a coffee and join us for an exciting new episode of Neurodiversity Stories. A massi ..read more

Delighted to welcome my guest to Neurodiversity Stories The topic of talk - Dyslexia is a feature, not a limitation. Guest : Mallu Moilanen Mallu Moilanen is a dyslexia liberator and dyslexia empowerment coach. She assists dyslexic adults in breaking free from limiting beliefs about their dyslexia. Her speciality is dyslexic stress management. Mallu has dyslexia and dyscalculia. She believes dyslexia is a feature, not a limitation. Mallu has experienced two life-changing accidents. The first one added brain damage to spice up dyslexia. The second led her to coach others to be at ease with them ..read more

Exploring the Impact of AuDHD on Mental Health Description: Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Neurodiversity Stories featuring Charlie Hart, famously known as 'Ausome Charlie.' Join us for an insightful conversation that delves deep into the intricate relationship between AuDHD and mental health. This episode includes a Trigger Warning as we navigate through sensitive subjects such as mental health, bullying, addiction, suicide, and child death. We strongly emphasise the importance of self-care while watching. Content Disclaimer: It's important to note that neither Charlie Hart nor the ..read more

Transforming The World Of Technology For Neurodivergents. We're thrilled to introduce our next special guest, Georgina Shute Gina is an accomplished ADHD Coach and dynamic speaker dedicated to transforming the world of technology for Neurodivergents. With over 32 years of lived experience and a decade of expertise in technology and consulting, she has become a driving force in empowering individuals and organisations to harness the power of Neurodiversity. Gina's journey has led her to specialise in ADHD coaching, facilitating individuals in understanding their ADHD and unlocking their true po ..read more

Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Topic of talk - Neurodiversity Empowerment In The BAME Community Guest : Tola Awe Topic of focus: Neurodiversity in BAME communities. A brief bio and the subject of Tola' s story I am a passionate advocate for acing Neurodiversity, and I am currently studying a doctorate on BAME adults with Neurodivergence. As a consultant, I empower organisations and individuals to embrace the unique strengths that Neurodiversity can bring and provide practical strategies, guidance, and resources to help my clients thrive or support others to thrive ..read more

Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Topic of talk - The need for GCSE reform and how the Education system is stacked up against those with SEN? Guest : Michelle Catterson Michelle Catterson has been the headteacher of Moon Hall School in Reigate, Surrey, for the last five years. Under her leadership the school numbers have grown to capacity, and the school has received a number of national awards for pupil personal development and best specialist provision. Michelle is also chair of the Board for the British Dyslexia Association and a member of two All-Party Parliamenta ..read more

Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Guest : Catrina Lowri Topic of talk - Why I Spent 17 Years Masking My Neurodivergence Catrina founded Neuroteachers to help educational settings work with their autistic and neurodivergent learners to find simple solutions for inclusive practice. Catrina is neurodivergent herself, having the dual diagnosis of dyslexia and bipolar disorder. She is a qualified special needs teacher and an experienced SENCO and advisory teacher. Catrina’s particular area of research is around exclusion prevention. She has written two papers for the Good ..read more

Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Hester Grainger - Late diagnosed ADHDer | Neurodiversity Workplace Consultant | Certified ADHD Coach | Speaker | Freelance Writer Topic of talk - "Hester Grainger's Road To Success: An Inspiring Story Of Hope And Determination" Having been diagnosed with ADHD at 43, former TV and BBC radio presenter, Hester Grainger is a certified ADHD coach, public speaker and co-founder of neurodiversity consultancy Perfectly Autistic. Hester started her career presenting daily on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff and then working on Loose Women and Toda ..read more