Consultancy
Since launching in 2018 we have been helping creative and tech organisations to demystify and empower neurodiversity in the workplace.
1 in 5 people are understood to be neurodivergent, and the creative and tech industries index even higher than the general population where a whopping 54% of disabled creatives are reported to be neurodivergent.
And it’s not just an equity issue. Supporting a neurodiverse workforce is crucial to the future success of your business.
What we offer
Our consultancy services offer a variety of training, talks, workshops and internal events depending on your needs. Click each title bar below for more details on our most requested services.
ND Futures - Embracing Neurodiversity in Creative and Tech
Unlock your team’s potential by embracing neurodiversity.
The creative and tech sectors thrive on original thinking, and neurodivergent minds offer the innovation, depth, and lateral insight that set businesses apart.
In this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity through lived-experience stories from The Future is ND community. We’ll explore the strengths and challenges of neurodivergent thinkers and offer practical steps for building more inclusive workplaces.
What we’ll cover
🔹 What is Neurodiversity?
An intro to the key terms, history, and current thinking.
🔹 Why Embrace Neurodiversity?
From inclusion and equity to creative edge – why it matters.
🔹 Facing Challenges
Understand common workplace barriers and how to remove them.
🔹 Becoming Neuro-Inclusive
Practical ways to build a culture where everyone can thrive.
Formats
🎤 Talk – 60 mins (40 min talk + 20 min Q&A)
Perfect for large teams, DEI programmes, or all-staff events.
Up to 100 attendees.
💬 Workshop – 60 mins (interactive session)
Designed for smaller groups who want to ask questions, reflect, and discuss.
Ideal for up to 25–30 people.
Prices
💻 Online Keynote or Workshop: £1,200
🏢 In-person Keynote or Workshop: £1,400
Discounts available for multiple sessions.
Neurodiversity Works
Unlocking Team Potential through Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is a game-changer in the workplace. Teams that embrace cognitive diversity unlock innovative solutions and drive better outcomes. Research shows that diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time and experience a 35% boost in productivity.
ND Works is a 4-hour interactive workshop for teams of 10-20 people. Designed to foster empathy, collaboration, and a shared understanding of neurodiversity, this session helps teams harness diverse strengths and work together more effectively.
Through inclusive, hands-on team-building exercises, we’ll guide your team in embracing complementary thinking, breaking down barriers, and aligning on shared goals—unlocking your team’s full potential.
What We’ll Cover:
- Understanding Neurodiversity: Value diverse ways of thinking.
- Recognizing Strengths: Appreciate both individual and team strengths.
- Enhancing Communication: Collaborate more effectively.
- Building Empathy: Respect different perspectives and styles.
- Supporting Peers: Become stronger neurodivergent allies.
- Reducing Conflict: Prevent misunderstandings and reduce friction.
- Having Fun: Enjoy a team-building experience that’s as engaging as it is educational.
Details:
- Duration: 4 hours (including breaks)
- Team Size: 10-20 participants
- Facilitators: Two experienced facilitators guiding the session
Cost: £2,000 for the workshop (includes two facilitators)
Panel Discussion Curation
Create a more neuro inclusive workplace by hearing directly from your neurodivergent peers.
We curate and facilitate internal panel discussions to spotlight the lived experiences of neurodivergent team members. These sessions help open up honest conversations around neurodiversity at work, reduce stigma, and build empathy across the organisation. It’s a powerful way to launch an internal ERG (Employee Resource Group) or bring fresh energy to your DEI programme.
If you’d like to run a panel but don’t have internal speakers ready to share, we can bring in external neurodivergent speakers for an additional fee.
What’s involved:
Initial planning call
A short Zoom meeting with each panellist ahead of the event to co-design the conversation and ensure they feel supported.
- Panel session
A 1-hour facilitated session, typically 40–45 minutes of panel discussion followed by 15–20 minutes of Q&A with your wider team. - Optional write-up
We can create a written summary of the session as an internal resource or external article for LinkedIn or your company blog. This can help embed learning and amplify the impact.
Costs:
- Panel discussion curation: £1,100
- External speakers (if needed): Priced separately depending on speaker availability and brief
- Optional article write-up: £350
Inclusive Design for Brands - Consultation
Talk, Workshop, or Consultancy
Design with every brain in mind.
Neurodiversity is a fact. Like fingerprints, no two brains are the same, and the way we process information, interact with the world, and make decisions varies widely.
So, how can brands communicate, design, and market more inclusively, without leaving 20% of their audience behind?
This offering explores how inclusive design can help your brand speak to more people, more clearly, in more human ways.
Available as a:
🔹 Talk (60 mins including Q&A)
A thought-provoking introduction to neuro-inclusive design, packed with real examples, lived experience, and ideas you can take away. Perfect for all-staff events, inspiration sessions or DEI programmes.
🔹 Workshop / Consultancy Session (90–120 mins)
A deeper dive into your brand’s current comms, design or marketing with your team. Together we’ll explore what’s working, what could be more inclusive, and how to embed accessibility from the start. Ideal for creative, design and leadership teams.
🔹 Combined Option
Book both the talk and a follow-up consultancy session to take ideas into action.
What we’ll cover:
- Inclusive Design: How can brands be more neuro-inclusive in their design, marketing, and communications?
- Accessibility: Why is it crucial to build accessibility into your brand thinking?
- Universal Design: Can we really design for everyone — and what does that mean in practice?
Cost
Contact Lucy for pricing and availability at lucy@thefutureisnd.com. Sessions can be tailored to your team’s needs.
Curious about building a neuro-inclusive culture where everyone thrives? Let’s talk—book a call with Lucy.
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