Neurodiversity SPARK

Neurodiversity SPARK Spark is more than just a community; it’s a movement driven by the voices and experiences of neurodivergent individuals.

We focus on creating meaningful connections and empowering individuals and organisations to embrace neurodiversity.

18/06/2026

Gary has absolutely no business creating mathematical equations.
And yet……
Here we are😂

Today’s deeply scientific discovery:
Change moves at the speed of trust. 🧮

Ridiculous whiteboard formula aside, this is something we genuinely believe at Spark.

Workplace change does not happen because someone has the right policy saved in a folder.

It happens when people feel safe enough to say:
“I do not know what to do next.”
“We have an adjustment request sitting with us.”
“Our manager is struggling.”
“This keeps happening.”

That is the bit we care about.

The practical bit.

The human bit.

The “right, what do we do now?” bit.

For the next 30 days, Spark is focusing on three rapid supports:

1) Adjustment Rescue Clinic
2) Manager Stabilisation Sprint
2) Workplace Risk Scan

All fixed-price.

All practical.

All for issues already happening.
Given this is already live, the quickest useful step is a short triage call.

Comment SUPPORT or message Spark if something is already sitting with your team.

And if you are early rather than urgent:

The last full-day training sold out before the day even ran. 👀

Next session:
30th July | Spark Training Hub, Belfast | £165

16/06/2026

💜 Why Spark Exists

Many people assume Spark started as a training company.

It didn’t.

It started with lived experience.

After receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life, our founder Gary began reflecting on years of challenges that suddenly made more sense.

But one question kept coming back:

👉 Why are so many neurodivergent people having to work so hard just to participate in everyday life?

That question became Spark.

Today we work with organisations, communities and individuals across Northern Ireland to create more neuroinclusive environments through training, research, advocacy, co-production and consultancy.

Everything we do comes back to one goal:

Creating environments where people can thrive, not just cope.

14/06/2026

£175 desks in Belfast
for people building something

We’ve opened a small workspace on University Street - 12 desks only.

It’s for anyone who needs consistency.

Not cafés.
Not the kitchen table.

Just a proper place to work.

If you want to see it, message “DESK” and we’ll send details

or click link https://www.neurodiversityspark.com/coworking-belfast/

Most managers want to support neurodivergent staff… …but don’t feel confident doing it. That gap shows up in real teams ...
12/06/2026

Most managers want to support neurodivergent staff…

…but don’t feel confident doing it.

That gap shows up in real teams — in communication, decision-making, and retention.

This was a recent session with Carryduff Surgery, where we worked through practical, real-world scenarios with managers in the room.

Feedback like this matters:

⭐ 4.86/5 overall
⭐ 5/5 for use of time
⭐ 5/5 for recommendation

💭 “Really made us think”
💭 “Opportunity to reflect on practice”
💭 “Interactive approach”
💭 “Shared experience”

We keep these sessions small (15 places) so they stay practical, not theoretical.

The full-day workshop is £155, with breakfast and lunch included.

Individual workshop places are coming up:

📍 23 June – Health & Social Care, Charities & Community Organisations (Only a few spaces left)

📍 25 June – Managers, HR & Business Leaders (Some availability, but these tend to fill quickly in the final week)

❗️ The next sessions are already filling, so early booking is recommended.

If this is something your organisation is exploring, you can find details here: https://www.neurodiversityspark.com/whats-on-at-spark/

11/06/2026

Most managers aren't saying the wrong thing.

They're saying nothing.

Not because they don't care.

Because they're worried about getting it wrong.

The problem is that silence often creates bigger problems:

🔹 Misunderstandings
🔹 Frustration
🔹 Staff disengagement
🔹 Unnecessary escalation

Good neuroinclusive leadership isn't about having perfect answers.

It's about knowing how to start the conversation.

At Spark, we help organisations build confidence in these conversations through practical neuroinclusive training.

📍 Spark HQ, University Street, Belfast

🎟 £155 + VAT

📲 To purchase or for more info....click the link https://www.neurodiversityspark.com/whats-on-at-spark/

06/06/2026

Most workplace training is forgotten by Monday.

At Spark, we do things differently.

Our practical neuroinclusive training is built around a simple 30-20-10 rhythm:

✔ 30 minutes learning
✔ 20 minutes applying
✔ 10 minutes reflecting and resetting

Then we repeat.

The result? People stay engaged, retain more information and leave with practical tools they can use immediately.

We've delivered training across universities, health and social care, charities, community organisations, managers, HR teams and business leaders throughout Northern Ireland.

📍 Full-Day Team Training
£1,895 + VAT (up to 15 people)

📍 Individual Workshop Places

Date one 🗓️:
23 June – Health & Social Care, Charities & Community Organisations

Date two 🗓️:
25 June – Managers, HR & Business Leaders

🎟 Enquire by 15 June to secure current pricing.

🌐 www.neurodiversityspark.com/whats-on-at-spark/

Have you completed our Neurodiversity Access & Inclusion Survey yet?We’re still gathering experiences from neurodivergen...
04/06/2026

Have you completed our Neurodiversity Access & Inclusion Survey yet?

We’re still gathering experiences from neurodivergent people and families about what helps, and what makes it harder to attend community events and pop-up activities.

Sometimes it’s not one big barrier.

It’s the small things that add up:
🧠 Sensory environments
📍 Finding your way around
📢 Clear information before the event
🤝 Feeling welcome and included
⏰ Knowing what to expect

Your experiences can help us understand what works and what needs to change.

The survey:
✅ Takes around 10 minutes
✅ Is completely anonymous
✅ Will help create a practical guide for event organisers

This project is being delivered by Neurodiversity SPARK and Diverse Minds Events, with The Institute of Child Education and Psychology - ICEP Europe, supporting as our research partner.

If you’d like to take part, you can complete the survey here:

👇
https://www.neurodiversityspark.com/neurodiversity-accessibility-survey/

Please share with anyone who might be interested. Every response helps build a clearer picture of what truly inclusive community spaces look like.

Yesterday, Neurodiversity Spark was proud to be represented at the “Autism, Menstruation & Mental Health” event hosted b...
29/05/2026

Yesterday, Neurodiversity Spark was proud to be represented at the “Autism, Menstruation & Mental Health” event hosted by Bolster Community.

Our Director of NeuroInclusive Practice, Daria, and our Research and Academic Development Worker, Clare McClure, attended on behalf of Spark. Clare also joined the panel discussion, sharing her knowledge, professional insight, and lived experience on an issue that remains far too overlooked.

Conversations around autism, menstruation, hormones, mental health, and women’s health are often missing from mainstream discussions. Events like this help create the space needed for learning, understanding, and meaningful change.

A huge thank you to Bolster Community for creating and delivering such an important event. Bringing together community members, frontline practitioners, researchers, healthcare professionals, and sector leaders created a powerful opportunity to learn from one another and shine a spotlight on experiences that deserve greater recognition and understanding.

We would also like to thank Bolster Community for inviting Neurodiversity SPARK to be part of the day. We are grateful to contribute to conversations that place lived experience, inclusion, and collaboration at their heart.

Well done to everyone involved in making the event happen, and especially to all those who shared their experiences so openly and honestly.

We had a brilliant time last week delivering our Neuroinclusive Practice in General Practice workshop with Carryduff Sur...
27/05/2026

We had a brilliant time last week delivering our Neuroinclusive Practice in General Practice workshop with Carryduff Surgery 🙌

🩺 Roy and Daria led the session together

📘 The workshop focused on practical tools for communication, access, and inclusive practice in GP settings

💬 We explored Double Empathy, GP pressure points, patient experience, and small realistic changes that can make support clearer and calmer

The feedback was fantastic:
⭐ 4.86/5 average across all scored feedback areas
⭐ 5/5 for good use of time
⭐ 5/5 for recommendation

A few comments we loved:
💭 “Great workshop. Really made us think.”
💭 “It was interesting to have the opportunity to reflect on practise.”
💭 “Interactive approach to the training is good.”
💭 “Shared experience.”

Huge thanks to Carryduff GP Surgery for having us in and for the honesty and engagement in the room 💜

Reminder: Max’s Movie Madness at Spark.......is today 🥳A relaxed, low-pressure movie night designed for connection, comf...
25/05/2026

Reminder: Max’s Movie Madness at Spark.......is today 🥳

A relaxed, low-pressure movie night designed for connection, comfort, and shared interests 🎥🍿

📍 Belfast Hub
💡 Voluntary contribution: £3
🥤 Bring your own drinks and snacks

This is a member-led event inside our private Spark Community on Skool, designed to offer a calmer, more accessible way to connect.

👉 Join the community for full details:
https://www.skool.com/neurodiversity-spark-community-4337/about

Address

89 University Street
Belfast
BT71HP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+447923400472

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