Consultancy for organisations, public bodies and companies
There is a growing pressure for all organisations to understand and recognise neurodivergence legitimately, and to create/refresh and implement systems that honour people’s neurodivergence/disability support needs and support them properly in authentic and meaningful ways. My work is being part of enabling you to make those important changes and keep up with this national/global culture shift.
If your organisation needs to solve a problem, change its culture, roll out a policy or project, or explore ways to be more inclusive for neurodivergent people/disabled people, I offer consultancy work that is entirely bespoke to your organisation’s requirements.
Generally, I am commissioned to provide the following types of consultancy work (although I am also open to and interested in requests outside of this scope): assessment; guidance; ideas; solutions, problem-solving; change-making; ideas; directing; advocacy; spokesperson; quiet activism; systemic change management; project management; resolutions; training; speaking; writing; presenting; policy and procedure writing/advising; facilitating; media; mediating; creating a working-culture shift and/or paradigm shift.
My areas of work tend to be: neurodivergence; neurodiversity; autism/ADHD/AuDHD; ‘SEND’; Early Years; childhood; wellbeing; emerging and changing paradigms in education; ‘SEND’/neurodivergence diversity/disability; children’s rights; equity; agency; equality and authentic inclusion; workers’ rights/considerations.
Changemaking examples:
In May 2022, as a change-maker and due to my personal experience of medical menopause, I was invited to share my story to highlight the needs of women who are in medical menopause. Many women like me are put into medical menopause following essential and life-changing surgery to lower other medical risks; in my case, it was to lower my cancer risk as a BRCA2 positive gene carrier.
In this article for East London Lines, I was interviewed about the importance of freelance work and the impact it has on self-esteem and wellbeing.
You can read the full article by clicking here.
Find more examples of my change making here.
Who I work with:
Whether it’s assessing workplace practices and implementing systemic changes or facilitating workshops on inclusivity, I am here to provide you with the tools you need for positive change. Below are some examples of who I work with:
- Departments
- Agencies
- Public bodies
- Charities
- Private companies
- Individuals
Featured in: Channel 4 Documentary 'Hollyoaks: Gay Dads Forever'. Kieron Richardson speaks with Yasmin.
I was proud to be part of this documentary in change-making solidarity and celebration of all kinds of families. There is still so much work to be done around those who identify as ‘other’ feeling increasingly validated and having their experiences recognised and respected. This is why I welcomed the opportunity to share my own childhood experiences around same-sex parenting and the powerful permeating impact of discrimination. (In the documentary, I am referred to by my previous nickname, Maisie.)
Snapshots of current and recently commissioned work:
Writer/presenter both via webinar and in person at the Royal College of GPs’ Conference in London – presenting on the changing and emerging paradigm of neurodivergent rights and needs, and how GPs in the UK can adapt and support us going forwards.
(2023)
Consultancy work for a large national charity supporting children and families across the UK, incorporating neurodiversity change making with psychoanalytic considerations for a highly successful model of dynamic therapeutic support for families impacted by addiction. Included assessment, ideas, new content, change and bringing everything up to date and in line with the current neurodiversity paradigm and practice.
(2023/2024)
Delivered two five-star rated webinars with Q&As about the PDA autism profile. The presentation was given to large groups on behalf of the charity, Resources for Autism, which provides practical services for children and adults with a diagnosis of autism.
(2023)
Early years’ expertise, writing, speaking and presenting on how to create and deliver a holistic model in early years to benefit all for FAMLY.
(2023)
Writer/presenter/speaker for national addiction membership body on neurodiversity, childhood and neurodivergence in late-diagnosed adults. Facilitated discussions with attendees on multiple areas of crossover interest and themes.
(2022)
How it works:
- Initial meeting to discuss needs/scope of work with lead.
- Provisional project plan created.
- Assessment of needs - as required and agreed together.
- Reviewed project plan with associated budget created.
- Work carried out within agreed timescale with margin and regular review points. Records of simple action points will be kept.
Consultation fees
Voluntary sector (discounted if charitable status/non profit): £100 an hour
Private sector: £150 an hour
State sector (gov/LA etc – public money): £130 an hour
*Fees are calculated at a flat rate for all work carried out in zoom meetings, emails, research, prep and any other consultancy work undertaken in all forms. All work is agreed together in advance and a time log is shared weekly with you.
*Fees rise annually in April.
