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Sara-Louise Ackrill is a prominent mental health and neurodivergence advocate, renowned for her work as a speaker and consultant. With a deep personal understanding of neurodiversity, Sara offers unique insights into the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals. As a speaker, she is known for her dynamic approach to addressing mental health, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Her work has empowered countless organisations and individuals to create more inclusive, supportive environments for neurodivergent professionals.
Sara’s journey into this field began with her own diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood. Before delving into the world of neurodiversity and mental health, she spent 16 years in luxury hospitality. This period of her life gave her invaluable insight into the importance of customer service, empathy, and personal connection. However, after volunteering with Crisis at Christmas and Rape Crisis, she pivoted her career to become a therapist and coach. Since 2008, Sara has built a successful practice, incorporating both her lived experience and professional training into her therapeutic work.
In recent years, Sara has achieved significant recognition for her contributions to neurodiversity and inclusion. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 80 UK Neurodiversity Evangelists, underscoring her influence in the field. She is the founder and CEO of Wired Differently, a company that provides coaching and virtual assistant services for neurodivergent individuals. She has also been involved in several initiatives, such as the wNDerful App, a platform that helps neurodivergent individuals with emotional regulation and communication. Her speaking engagements span across various sectors, from legal and finance to marketing and creative industries, making her a sought-after voice in the neurodiversity space.
Sara is hired as a speaker for her compelling personal story, professional expertise, and deep commitment to creating neuroinclusive environments. Her work resonates with audiences seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by neurodivergent individuals. With her ability to bridge personal experience with professional insights, Sara provides organisations with practical strategies to foster inclusivity and support neurodivergent talent.
“Your talk today was very informative and so helpful. I will modify many things that I do as a facilitator thanks to the new understanding that I gained.”
“This talk needs to be included in all of our onboarding.”
“It was honestly great to hear you speak yesterday… hearing your take on the topic of neurodiversity along with your own experiences was powerful.”
“Sara-Louise was AMAZING!! She was so wonderful, we loved her presentation so much and our members got a ton of information out of it.”
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