Bridge the Gap: Neuro-Affirming ADHD Training for Schools & Organizations.
Move beyond textbook theory. Equip your staff with evidence-based, practical strategies delivered by an experienced educator and specialist coach
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Organisations
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Organisational Supports
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Keynote Guest Speaking High-energy, impactful talks designed to break stigma and start the conversation.
Topics: "The Hidden Strengths of ADHD," "Masking in the Workplace," "My Journey: From Diagnosis to Thriving."
Outcome: Reduces judgment and encourages staff to seek support.
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An introductory session for the wider workforce.
Focus: Understanding the basics of ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergence. Debunking myths and explaining terminology (e.g., Executive Function, Dopamine, Regulation).
Outcome: A more empathetic and scientifically literate workforce.
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Education for Leadership
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Best for: Line Managers, HR Teams, Senior Leadership.
The Manager’s Toolkit: Supporting Neurodivergent Talent Practical training specifically for those who manage others.
Focus: How to give feedback effectively, how to manage "inconsistent" performance, and how to spot signs of burnout/overwhelm before it’s too late.
Outcome: Managers feel confident having "awkward" conversations; retention rates improve.
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An audit of your existing staff handbook and policies.
Focus: Reviewing sickness policies, disciplinary procedures, and performance review templates to ensure they are not accidentally discriminatory against ADHD traits (e.g., does your "Timekeeping Policy" penalize time-blindness without offering support?).
Outcome: Legally robust, inclusive documentation.
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Moving beyond the generic "noise-canceling headphones."
Focus: I work with you to build a menu of low-cost, high-impact adjustments specific to your industry (e.g., flexible start times, "camera-off" meetings, body-doubling sessions).
Outcome: A clear, pre-approved list of adjustments that HR can deploy immediately.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Supports for ADHD Staff
Why this training?
Many organizations have excellent intentions when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion, yet they often struggle to turn policy into practice. They know why they need to support neurodivergent talent, but they get stuck on how to do it effectively.
Beyond Compliance: Protecting Your Business, Empowering Your People.
The Legal Impertive
Meeting Your Obligations: Under equality legislation (such as the Equality Act 2010 in the UK and Employment Equality Acts in Ireland), employers have a legal duty to provide 'Reasonable Adjustments.'
Confident Compliance: I equip your HR team and Line Managers with the knowledge to implement these adjustments confidently and cost-effectively, reducing the risk of tribunals or grievances.
Reducing Burnout: Neurodivergent employees are at higher risk of burnout and long-term sick leave if unsupported. This training is a proactive step in fulfilling your Duty of Care
The Competitive Advantage.
Unlocking Cognitive Diversity: ADHD brains are often your most creative problem solvers and innovators. My training shows you how to harness these strengths rather than stifling them.
Retaining Top Talent: Staff turnover is expensive. By building a neuro-inclusive environment, you retain high-performing staff who might otherwise leave due to lack of support.
Psychological Safety: When you support neurodiversity, you improve the culture for everyone. A clear, inclusive communication style benefits the entire workforce, not just those with a diagnosis.
That is where I come in.
I help forward-thinking schools and companies move beyond simple awareness to build a genuine culture of belonging. My approach is unique because it is built on a dual foundation:
The Academic: Grounded in two Masters degrees and a background in education, I provide evidence-based strategies that align with professional standards.
The Authentic: As a practitioner with lived experience of ADHD, I offer the 'insider reality' that textbooks cannot teach.
I act as a bridge between these two worlds. I translate the complexities of the neurodivergent experience into a practical blueprint for your team. The result is a workspace or classroom where difference is not just accommodated, but celebrated, unlocking potential, retaining talent, and creating a truly inclusive environment for everyone.
Meet Emily
The Specialist: PME in Education, MA in Gender Studies, & Professional ADHD Coach.
The Human: Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood.
Why this matters: I teach ADHD from the inside out. I don't just explain the medical definition of executive dysfunction; I explain how it feels and the specific strategies I use to overcome it. This builds immediate trust with your staff and helps them empathize deeply with their students.
“This session has opened my eyes to understand how ADHD affects people especially in the work place and how to manage it or even help and assist those who have it at our different work places.”
“I think personally for me it’s trying to understand how people are coping throughout the day and making sure everyone is not getting over whelmed. So many good ideas and techniques I have learned in this session.”
FAQs
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Investing in neurodiversity is not just a "nice to have"; it is a strategic asset. Our training helps you reduce the high cost of staff turnover by retaining neurodivergent talent who might otherwise burn out. Furthermore, by implementing our "Neuro-Inclusive" strategies, you unlock the high-level problem-solving and innovation skills often found in ADHD minds, turning hidden potential into a competitive advantage.
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Yes. We move beyond general awareness to offer tangible operational support. I can work with your HR department to audit current policies (such as performance reviews and sickness protocols) to ensure they are "neuro-proofed" and legally robust. I also help you design a menu of cost-effective Reasonable Adjustments that fulfill your legal obligations under the Equality Act/Employment Equality Acts.
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Absolutely. A major focus of my corporate offering is the "Manager’s Toolkit." This empowers leaders to move away from punitive performance management toward constructive support. We teach managers how to identify the difference between "won't do" and "can't do" (executive dysfunction), providing them with the language and frameworks to have productive, supportive conversations that improve output.
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Yes. For UK-based employees, Access to Work is a government grant that can cover the cost of 1:1 ADHD coaching, support workers, and assistive technology. As an experienced Access to Work provider, I can guide your organization and employees through the application process, allowing you to provide high-level 1:1 specialist support with minimal cost to the business.