Neurodiversity Awareness isn’t just for a week – it’s 365 a year but these key awareness weeks (and days) provide us with a time to shine a spotlight on good practice and foster a sense of community.
This blog explores what Neurodiversity Celebration Week is, when it is and provides some ideas for supporting and celebrating this in your organisation!
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a time to recognise and embrace neurodifferences around the world. It is a time for us to come together to learn more about the variety of neurodifferences, break down the stereotypes and misconceptions and celebrate the unique skills and talents within the community.
When is Neurodiversity celebration week?
Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from 17th – 23rd of March 2025. It usually falls around the third week of March each year.
What is the theme of Neurodiversity Celebration Week?
This year’s theme is Celebrating Different Minds
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the vast range of differences in brain function, ways of thinking and behavioural traits found in the human population.
You can read our mini glossary full of our working definitions and some key terms for all things neurodiversity and disabled-related.
There are many ways your workplace can participate in Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Here’s six ideas:
1 – Invite a guest speaker
Inviting a speaker to share their lived experiences with neurodifferences is a powerful way to engage staff.
Elizabeth Takyi, our lived-experience neurodiversity speaker offers FREE speaking sessions for organisations. She covers a range of topics tailored to your needs. Her lived-experience includes a late diagnosis and living with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, Irlen Syndrome, dyspraxia, and other neurodifferences while balancing work. Find out more about Elizabeth and enquire about booking her to speak at your organisation.
2 – Visual Representation
Displaying infographics around the office can help create a more inclusive environment. Many employees either hide their neurodifferences or may not even be aware they have one.
Infographics featuring facts, tips, or resources can foster trust, encourage open conversations, and provide essential guidance.
This simple step could be the difference between losing valuable employees who feel unsupported or retaining them by offering the right support and understanding.
You can download our Infographics on our resources page.
3 – Engage with your Employee Networks (ENs) or Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)
ENs and ERGs can be a powerful platform to foster conversations about neurodiversity within your organisation. If your company actively utilises these groups, consider asking them to host a session on neurodiversity in the workplace.
This can help raise awareness, provide support, and create a more inclusive environment for all employees.
4- Promote open dialogue
Encourage employees to share their stories, and if you have a Senior Leader who would be happy to share their experience that would be great.
Create an environment where employees feel valued and supported when sharing their experiences with neurodiversity.
Show your commitment to inclusivity by promoting open conversations and celebrating different perspectives.
Neurodifferences come with unique strengths—empower your staff to take pride in their abilities and never feel ashamed of who they are.
5 – Celebrate neurodivergent talent
Highlight success stories within the company. Encourage employees to share their achievements and experiences in the workplace. Spotlight successes and initiatives led by neurodivergent employees to inspire and promote inclusivity.
Showcasing these stories can help break down stigma, foster a supportive culture, and celebrate diverse talents within your organisation.
6 – Group Neurodiversity Awareness Training
Book some neurodiversity awareness training for your employees. Awareness Training is great as it supports your employees to become more aware of their colleagues with neurodifferences in the workplace.
At neurobox, we offer Group Neurodiversity Awareness Training – both online and face-to-face. Our Awareness Training supports to create an inclusive work environment, helps embed inclusion into workplace culture and encourage disclosure in the workplace.
Find out more about our Neurodiversity Awareness Training and what we cover.
During the week, we’ll be sharing individual experiences, exploring how to overcome challenges, hearing from experts, sharing valuable tips and advice, and overall celebrating different minds!
We’ll also be hosting a daily ‘Let’s Talk’ on LinkedIn Live with expert guests sharing their knowledge and own experiences.
Monday: Let’s Talk Neurodifferent Entrepreneurs with Elizabeth Takyi (BA Hons PGcert)
Tuesday: Let’s Talk Dyslexia at Work with Ellen Broome from the British Dyslexia Association.
Wednesday: Let’s Talk: Celebrating Different Minds with Sam Rapp dyslexic poet and fun with words productions
Thursday: Let’s Talk Microsoft Copilot with Michael Vermeersch
Friday: Let’s Talk Neuroinclusion with Jenna Kenyani, BSc, PhD
Are you ready to drive real change in your workplace and champion neuroinclusion?
Join us at the Workplace at Neurodiversity Show 8 – 9 May in NEC Birmingham. The Neurodiversity Show will provide you with practical tips and takeaways which you can then take back to your organisation!
We’re bringing together HR professionals, EDI specialists, line managers, and ERG members to focus on creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.
Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Actionable strategies and insights to unlock your organisation’s potential
✅ Real-world success stories from leading organisations
✅ Practical advice through CPD-certified sessions designed for lasting change
