Neurodiversity SPARK

Neurodiversity SPARK Spark is more than just a community; it’s a movement driven by the voices and experiences of neurodivergent individuals.

We focus on creating meaningful connections and empowering individuals and organisations to embrace neurodiversity.

06/10/2026

What happens AFTER the conversation?

That’s what matters.

Ahead of the Diversity Mark Summit, we asked Gary what he hopes people will take away from the day.

For us, it’s simple:

Listen.
Learn.
Reflect.
Then act.

Because inclusion shouldn’t be something we simply do for people. It should be something we build with them.

And tomorrow, we’re giving you somewhere to start.

At 10am, we’re launching our FREE Employee Experience Profile.

A chance to reflect on your own experience at work and better understand what helps you work, communicate and thrive.

It’s completely free, and we’d love you to take it.

Awareness is important.

What we do with it matters more.

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05/10/2026

So, what’s Gary going to be talking about at the Diversity Mark Summit?

We thought we’d let him tell you himself!

At Spark, we’re passionate about helping people and organisations understand what neuroinclusion really means, and more importantly, how we put that understanding into practice.

We’re looking forward to sharing our perspective, hearing from others and being part of some important conversations on 7 October.

Will you be joining us?

04/10/2026

Coming to the Diversity Mark Summit? Don’t walk past us!

Come over and say hello to Team Spark.

You don’t need to have a perfectly prepared question or know exactly what support you’re looking for.

Maybe you’re wondering how to make your workplace more inclusive.

Maybe you’d like to know more about our training, assessments or consultancy.

Or perhaps you’re interested in working together.

Whatever brings you over, we’d love to chat.

See you at the stand on 7 October!

03/10/2026

Awareness is the starting point. Not the finish line.

You can understand what neurodiversity means and still have a workplace full of barriers.

You can celebrate awareness days and still have people struggling to access the support they need.

You can deliver training and still have nothing change.

That’s why we need to move beyond awareness.

Towards understanding.
Towards listening.
Towards action.
Towards meaningful, sustainable inclusion.

Ahead of the Diversity Mark Summit on 7 October, Gary shares why this matters.

Because people shouldn’t just feel seen during awareness campaigns. They should experience inclusion every day.

02/10/2026

We’re heading to the Diversity Mark Annual Summit on 7 October!

Our very own Gary will be speaking at this year’s event, and we’re looking forward to connecting with organisations and individuals who share our commitment to meaningful inclusion.

We asked Gary what he’s most looking forward to about the day.

For us, the Summit is an opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships and explore how we can collectively create more neuroinclusive environments.

Will you be attending? We’d love to connect!

October is ADHD Awareness Month.Awareness matters. But awareness on its own doesn’t remove barriers.ADHD can affect atte...
30/09/2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month.

Awareness matters. But awareness on its own doesn’t remove barriers.

ADHD can affect attention, time, task initiation, information processing, emotional regulation and how someone responds to their environment. It can also come with creativity, curiosity, deep interest, different perspectives and innovative problem-solving.

And none of that looks exactly the same from one person to the next.

That’s why neuroinclusion can’t just be about asking people to “work differently”.

Sometimes the better question is:

What is making it harder for this person to work well?

Clearer communication.
Fewer unnecessary distractions.
More flexibility.
Better understanding.
Practical adjustments that actually reflect the person in front of you.

Because awareness starts the conversation. Implementation changes the experience.

At Neurodiversity Spark, we work with organisations to turn understanding into practical, sustainable neuroinclusive practice.

Neurodiversity understood. Inclusion put into practice.

Get in touch if you’d like to explore how we can support your organisation.

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How often are people asked for feedback after all the important decisions have already been made?By that point, there ma...
28/09/2026

How often are people asked for feedback after all the important decisions have already been made?

By that point, there may be very little left for them to influence.

Co-design involves people early enough for their experience to genuinely shape the service, process or support being developed.

It does not mean every suggestion must be used.

It means people have a clear opportunity to contribute, understand what their input can influence and hear what happened next.

The people using a service will often notice barriers that others simply cannot see from the outside.

That insight matters.

If your organisation or community is developing or reviewing a service, programme or process, Neurodiversity Spark can support practical co-design and participation.

Get in touch to find out more.

💜 One last ask. Today is the final day.We’re trying to reach 150 responses to our Northern Ireland research into accessi...
27/09/2026

💜 One last ask. Today is the final day.

We’re trying to reach 150 responses to our Northern Ireland research into accessibility at community and pop-up events.

And we’re close.
This research is about the everyday things that can make the difference between feeling able to attend an event and deciding it simply isn’t worth the stress.

Maybe it’s noise.
Maybe it’s crowds.
Maybe you need more information before going somewhere new.
Maybe not knowing what to expect makes attending harder.
Maybe you’ve been to an event where someone got it really right and you felt welcomed, prepared and able to enjoy yourself.

We want to understand those experiences too.

There is no “right” experience to have. You don’t need to prove that something was difficult enough. And you don’t need to share anything you don’t want to.

The survey is anonymous, voluntary and takes around 10 minutes. You can skip questions if you would prefer not to answer them.

What people tell us will help shape practical guidance for organisations running community and pop-up events, so future events can be designed around real experiences rather than assumptions.

If you can take part today, we would genuinely value your voice. 🙏🏻💜

👉 Take the survey:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/h15qRkvhhj

ℹ️ Find out more first:
https://www.neurodiversityspark.com/neurodiversity-accessibility-survey

And if taking part isn’t for you, sharing this post is genuinely helpful too.

Someone you know may have exactly the experience this research needs to hear.

Last day. One final push. Let’s get to 150. 💜

25/09/2026

We’ve extended the closing date for this very important NI research, until the end of the weekend🥼

We need 30 more. Let’s get to 150🙏🏻💜

Gail from Diverse Minds Events has shared this message about why this research matters so much.📣

And she puts it better than we could. Research like this gives us a foundation for change. It helps us understand the barriers people experience at community events, including barriers that organisers may have put in place completely unintentionally.

Sometimes it is the sensory environment.
Sometimes it is not having the right information at the right time.
Sometimes it is uncertainty around the venue, arrival, crowds or what to expect.

And sometimes those things create enough stress, anxiety or worry that someone decides not to attend at all.

That is why we need people’s actual experiences.

Neurodivergent or neurotypical. Attending yourself or supporting a family member. Positive experiences as well as difficult ones.

As Gail says in the video, to start breaking barriers down, we first need the viewpoints of the people experiencing them.

We’re getting very close to the strong body of responses we need, so we have decided to extend the survey until the end of this weekend, Sunday 27 September. 💛

If you can give us around 10 minutes, your experience can directly contribute to the practical accessibility guidance that comes from this research.

🔎 Read more about the research: https://www.neurodiversityspark.com/neurodiversity-accessibility-survey/

👉 Go straight to the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/h15qRkvhhj

And if the survey isn’t for you, a share could help it reach someone whose experience we really need to hear.

Thank you to Gail, Diverse Minds Events and, most importantly, everyone who has already trusted us with their experiences. 🧠💛

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