Neurodiversity in the Workplace Workshop - creating workplaces where everyone can thrive

Published 7 October 2025

Join Making Space and a range of industry experts for an inspiring and practical afternoon dedicated to understanding neurodiversity in the workplace.

• Tuesday 11 November 2025
• 2pm – 5pm
• Village Hotel, Warrington
• Book your tickets here!

This interactive workshop will explore how organisations can make small but meaningful adjustments to ensure neurodivergent colleagues, including those with Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental differences, feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.

The session is ideal for managers, leaders, HR professionals and anyone passionate about creating inclusive, compassionate working environments.

What to expect

You’ll hear from a range of speakers and panellists with lived experience and professional expertise, who will share insights, practical strategies and personal stories of thriving at work.

Speakers

Daryhl Lewis – Wellbeing Services Manager, Making Space
Daryhl combines professional expertise and lived experience as a neurodivergent parent, trainer and wellbeing specialist. She leads Making Space’s neurodiversity and inclusion projects, helping organisations across the UK embrace neuro-inclusive practice.

Donna Garraway – Team Manager, Seetec Pluss Warrington
Donna will share her personal journey as a neurodivergent professional and highlight how Seetec’s inclusive practices empower colleagues and jobseekers to reach their potential.

Dan Bird – The Traitors, Season 3 (video presentation)
Dan will reflect on his experience of Autism and how his diagnosis shaped both his approach to the BBC show and his professional life, offering an honest look at the challenges and strengths that come with neurodivergence.

Panel Discussion – Hosted by Neil Lewis, The Empathy Coach
Neil will lead an engaging conversation on empathy, leadership and inclusion with:

• Jade Palmer, Petty Pool Trust – supporting neurodivergent young people into paid employment.
• Kevin Berry, HMP Liverpool – sharing how creative communication and environmental design improve inclusion in complex systems.
• Lucy Stanistreet, L8Six – entrepreneur and ADHD advocate offering insights from her work with small businesses and her own lived experience.

Why attend?

• Learn practical ways to make your workplace more inclusive.
• Gain insight from people with lived experience of neurodivergence.
• Connect with other leaders and professionals committed to positive change.
• Enjoy refreshments and networking, with wine served to close the afternoon.

Bob Towers, Fundraising Manager, Making Space

Neurodivergent colleagues’ needs have too often been ignored or misunderstood. We’re proud to host this workshop and help create workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Tickets cost £30, with an early bird rate of £15 available, and include refreshments and networking opportunities.

To find out more or book a place, visit Eventbrite: Neurodiversity in the Workplace Workshop.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to Making Space, supporting the charity’s work to improve the lives of people living with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and dementia.