One keynote could transform your organisation

SIGNATURE KEYNOTE

Lost in Translation: Why ‘Accommodating’ Neurodivergent People Is Failing Your Business

Traditional neurodiversity talks describe autism and ADHD and tell you how to accommodate common needs; with headphones in the office, quiet zones, flexible hours, etc.

But they leave managers in neurodiverse workplaces unprepared to deal with day-to-day conflicts, misunderstandings and coaching opportunities.

They do nothing to reduce the need for accommodations.

And they do nothing to help people who don’t know about or don’t want to disclose their neurodiversity.

In this keynote, Cat Wood shares personal experiences of misreading neurotypical people, and of being misread. She outlines the basics of neuroinclusive communication, via simple, memorable frameworks the audience can use in the workplace to unlock the potential of their neurodivergent colleagues, reduce burnout & attrition, and drive innovation.

Drawing from lived experience as an autistic professional, years of advocating for neurodivergent people, and deep observation of human communication, this keynote develops empathy and understanding while revealing the skills that bridge the gap between neurodivergent and neurotypical communication styles.

Audiences GAIN

• Communication secrets that unlock the unique strengths of neurodivergent people.

• Improved engagement and job satisfaction in neurodivergent employees.

• Higher retention and lower burnout rates.

Essential For

STEM and creative organisations committed to moving beyond performative neuroinclusion to attracting, retaining and leveraging the unique strengths of neurodivergent employees.

This talk is particularly suited to managers, but it also provides a solid foundation in neuroinclusive communication for both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees.