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Neurodiversity Celebration Week: 16 to 22 March 2026

Neurodiversity - short for neurological diversity - is a concept conveying the infinite variation between human brains and central nervous systems. We each think, learn, process and experience the world uniquely.


Many members of Speakers Collective identify as neurodivergent, meaning we acknowledge that our cognitive profiles diverge from the dominant societal idea of normal.


We may have neurotypes such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or tourette’s.


We may have acquired neurodivergence due to neurological changes resulting from, for example, psychiatric conditions, long Covid, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or Parkinsons.


Rather than viewing neurodifferences through a pathological lens, the neurodiversity paradigm recognises that cognitive diversity is advantageous.


I have created an accessible explainer video here with captions at the top, and transcript in the description.



This year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week (NCW) is week commencing 16 March.

NCW aims to:


  • Highlight the advantages of neurological diversity

  • Challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurodivergence

  • Promote understanding, acceptance and compassion for all kinds of minds

  • Encourage neuroinclusion in work, education, communities, and across society.


🎥 What Speakers Collective Members Are Doing

This year, Speakers Collective members Vie Portland, Samantha Garstin, Toni Horn and Rena Zen have come together to create a series of short videos - available on the Speakers Collective YouTube channel here and below.






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About Charlie Hart & the Speakers Collective

Charlie Hart AKA ‘Ausome Charlie’ (shey/they) is a highly experienced, CIPD-qualified HR professional, and a popular and influential intersectional neurodiversity advocate.

 

If you are interested in Charlie Hart speaking at an event or hearing more about her work, please contact info@speakerscollective.org or via our contact form here.


 Speakers Collective is a Social Enterprise. We work together with a shared commitment to challenge stigma, facilitate important conversations and promote learning on a variety of social issues.


You can apply to join our growing community of lived-experienced speakers here.


 

 
 
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