ABOUT MATT GUPWELL
Neurodiversity professional
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ThinkNeurodiversity is a consultancy founded Matt Gupwell. He is a globally respected neurodiversity professional who has worked with organisations across the world to promote neuroinclusive business practices. With years of experience and a proven track record, Matt is the go-to consultant for organisations looking to reshape their workplace culture.
Matt is different. He is a unique voice as a neurodiversity professional which is why he's so sought after as a speaker and a consultant.
Reshaping workplace culture with neurodiversity awareness
Helping you understand the cost of lack of understanding
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About Matt Drawing from 15 years of studying and working with neurodivergent individuals, and with personal experience living with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia, Matt, a former professional entertainer, presents a unique blend of expertise and relatability. Combining education with entertainment, he dispels myths, emphasizes strengths, and advocates for inclusion, leaving audiences informed and engaged. What sets Matt apart is his genuine approach. Rather than focusing on the “them vs us” and “neurotypical vs neurodivergent” myths, or blaming others for the struggles being neurodivergent brings, he explains the impact that being neurodivergent can have on people. Rather than focusing on labels, Matt focuses on people. He emphasizes the untapped potential, inherent talents, passion, and abilities that neurodivergent individuals possess, highlighting the transformative impact of appropriate support. Audiences are captivated by his personal experiences, passion, and insights, leading them towards a deeper understanding and desire to champion neurodivergent individuals in both professional and personal settings. With an expansive and esteemed reputation in the field of neurodiversity, Matt has collaborated with prominent organisations including the UK Government, ASOS, Sony Pictures, The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Chubb, and the Tate Group. His expertise is further enriched by his role as a professional mentor to individuals with ADHD and Autism. In his 18-year career spanning various industries, Matt navigated the professional realm undiagnosed, excelling and struggling equally in diverse roles. Furthermore, with 15 years as a seasoned entertainer, he brings a unique perspective to his consultations, drawing from a rich tapestry of experiences. Matt hosts the TALKADHD podcast which has gained a reputation for being the only evidence-led podcast on ADHD and other conditions in the UK and is now recommended by the World Federation of ADHD to clinical and non-clinical members alike. A sought-after guest on podcasts, Matt introduces a refreshing angle on awareness, emphasizing abilities and potential over challenges. His articulate communication style and innate ability to simplify intricate concepts have made him an invaluable voice in the Neurodiversity domain.
Neurodiversity Awareness Training
These are the typical sessions I provide and they range from 30 minutes to a whole day. They can be delivered in person or online to suit operational needs.
C-suite
Sessions aimed at highliting the business benefits of neuroinclusion, the costs of ignoring it and the process to "get it right".
SLT & HR
In-depth training that gives all levels of management and HR the skills and knowledge to be able to support neurodivergent colleages
All employees
From lunch & learn talks to fireside chats, keynote talks and more. I can help ensure that neurodiversity is always on the agenda.
Some of Matt's clients
About Matt
What makes Matt a Neurodiversity professional?
Keynote speaker. Neurodiversity consultant and mentor, Matt Gupwell is a rare breed. Since 2008 when his oldest son was diagnosed with autism age 4, swiftly followed by his younger brother in 2010, Matt has been obsessed with understanding what being "Different" meant. Diagnosed with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety disorders and in recovery from addiction all after the age of 46. Matt has the unique ability to blend clinical understanding and research with the experience of working with countless neurodivergent people of all ages, raising to neurodivergent sons and the reflections on his life before diagnosis to make a seemingly difficult concept easier to understand. What sets Matt apart from most speakers is that he doesn’t want to tell you how hard life has been by telling you what the “neurotypical” world didn’t do for him or anyone else. Instead, he wants to share the potential, talents, passion, and abilities that all neurodivergent people have when the are given the right support. Matt’s reputation as a neurodiversity professional is broad and respected. He has worked as a consultant with the likes of the UK Government, ASOS, Sony Pictures, The BBC, Greenwich University and leading Neurodiversity charities, and he is a professional mentor to other people with ADHD and autism. He’s the host of the TALKADHD podcast which is the only podcast recommended by clinical professionals to both other clinicians and people with ADHD and autism and he's also a popular guest on podcasts, offering a different approach to enhancing awareness that focuses on people’s abilities and potential. Matt’s experience spans 18 years in a variety of industries at all levels while undiagnosed, 15 years as a professional entertainer and now a respected career as a voice of reason about neurodiversity. An enigmatic speaker and expert communicator, Matt’s ability to make the complex easy to understand is unrivalled. His passion and personal experiences will move audiences into understanding, desire, and a motivation to support the Neurodivergent people they know in their workplaces and their homes.