Rachel Morgan-Trimmer

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer is a neurodiversity consultant and award-winning TEDx speaker who brings authentic lived experience as an autistic and ADHD individual to corporate audiences seeking to build genuinely inclusive workplaces. As the author of "How to Be Autistic" and "How to Treat Autistic People"—essential resources for organisations navigating neurodivergent inclusion—Rachel combines humour, storytelling, and actionable frameworks that transform workplace culture and organisational practices around neurodiversity. About Rachel Morgan-Trimmer Rachel's professional credibility stems from her personal lived experience combined with rigorous professional expertise. She navigated adulthood without an autism or ADHD diagnosis, a reality that profoundly shaped her perspective on neurodivergent inclusion and the hidden challenges neurodivergent professionals face in neurotypical workplaces. Her subsequent diagnoses in adulthood positioned her uniquely to advocate for workplace change grounded in authentic lived experience. Her published work spans two acclaimed books and contributions to peer-reviewed academic journals, establishing her as both an accessible thought leader and a rigorous researcher. "How to Be Autistic" and "How to Treat Autistic People" have become essential resources for individuals, families, and organisations seeking to understand neurodiversity authentically. Her academic contributions in peer-reviewed journals validate her expertise beyond popular writing into research and evidence-based discourse. Her TEDx presentation demonstrates her ability to communicate complex neurodiversity concepts with clarity, humour, and inspirational messaging to diverse audiences. Her speaking style is warm, relatable, and humanising—she normalises neurodivergent experience whilst providing frameworks organisations can implement. Her media features in national press outlets and professional publications amplify her reach and establish her credibility as a thought leader. Rachel has been featured in numerous national publications and media outlets discussing neurodiversity in the workplace, mental health inclusion, and the neurodivergent lived experience. Her willingness to share her personal journey whilst maintaining professional credibility makes her an exceptionally effective speaker for organisational audiences seeking authentic neurodiversity expertise. Key Achievements & Awards Published author of "How to Be Autistic" and "How to Treat Autistic People" TEDx speaker on neurodiversity and workplace inclusion Peer-reviewed academic journal contributor on neurodiversity and inclusion Featured in national press and media on autism, ADHD, and workplace inclusion Award-winning neurodiversity consultant working with major organisations Subject matter expert for neurodiversity awareness and inclusion initiatives Consultant supporting organisations building neurodivergent-inclusive cultures Keynote Speaking Topics Understanding Neurodiversity: From Diagnosis to Thriving Neurodiversity encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences that affect how individuals process information, communicate, and interact. Rachel's framework moves beyond deficit-based disability models to position neurodiversity as a natural variation in human neurological development, exploring the strengths neurodivergent professionals bring to organisations and the barriers they face in neurotypical workplace cultures. Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodiverse Employees Creating genuinely inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent employees requires examining recruitment practices, communication norms, sensory environments, meeting structures, and management approaches. Rachel explores practical interventions including structured communication, sensory consideration, task clarity, flexibility in work arrangements, and psychological safety—changes that benefit all employees whilst specifically supporting neurodivergent professionals. Autism in the Workplace: Supporting Autistic Professionals Autistic professionals bring distinctive strengths including attention to detail, pattern recognition, integrity, and focused expertise. Rachel addresses how organisations can recognise and leverage these strengths, identify where autistic professionals struggle (sensory overload, social communication demands, unwritten rules), and implement targeted support enabling autistic professionals to thrive. ADHD in the Workplace: Building Systems That Support ADHD Professionals ADHD professionals often bring energy, creativity, hyperfocus capability, and fresh perspectives. Rachel explores how organisations can design systems—task structuring, deadline clarity, accountability frameworks, environment design—that reduce ADHD-related challenges (distraction, executive function demands, time management) whilst fostering the creativity and energy ADHD professionals contribute. Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Organisational Cultures Genuine neurodiversity inclusion requires cultural shift beyond surface-level awareness training. Rachel addresses how organisations can embed neurodiversity into recruitment, onboarding, management practices, meeting design, performance evaluation, and career development—creating cultures where neurodivergent professionals belong and thrive. The Power of Authentic Lived Experience in Workplace Inclusion Authenticity and lived experience credibility are powerful forces in driving organisational change. Rachel shares her personal journey—growing up undiagnosed, navigating adulthood without understanding her neurodivergent wiring, and subsequently discovering diagnosis and advocacy—to illustrate the hidden challenges neurodivergent professionals face and why genuine inclusion matters. Intersectionality and Neurodiversity in Organisations Neurodiversity intersects with other aspects of identity including gender, race, sexual orientation, and disability status. Rachel explores how organisations can support neurodivergent employees whose neurodiversity intersects with other marginalised identities, addressing compounded inclusion challenges and building intersectional neurodiversity practices. Looking for a neurodiversity or workplace inclusion speaker? Rachel Morgan-Trimmer is available for keynote speeches, awareness programmes, and inclusion strategy workshops. Contact Speaker Agency UK to check availability and discuss your organisation's neurodiversity inclusion objectives.