Matt Gupwell

Matt Gupwell is one of the foremost experts on neurodiversity, having helped hundreds of neurodivergent individuals and extensively researched the topic over 15 years. As someone who has received a late-life diagnosis of ADHD, autism and dyslexia, Matt knows all too well the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and candidly shares anecdotes of his experiences, along with cutting-edge research and the shared experience of the people he has helped, to educate audiences on neurodiversity in his speaking engagements.

As a prominent neurodiversity consultant, Matt’s counsel is highly sought after by leading institutions, such as the NHS, L’Oreal and the UK Government. His input helps organisations to better understand the needs and requirements of neurodivergent individuals, allowing them to create a workplace that is more inclusive towards neurodiversity. Matt’s guidance and neurodiversity education aids HR teams in the recruitment and retention of neurodivergent individuals, which has enormous moral and commercial benefits, as well as allowing organisations to create an environment that fully embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Matt’s distinguished work in the field of neurodiversity has landed him an advisory board position with one of the largest UK charities dedicated to improving the lives of neurodivergent people in business. Moreover, he was formerly a Non-Executive Board Member with The Oaktree Clinic, where he provided non-clinical advice and advocacy to patients with depression, anxiety, ASD, ADHD, dementia and more, showcasing his extensive expertise and knowledge of neurodiversity.

An esteemed expert in neurodiversity, Matt helps organisations understand how every department, interaction and operation is affected by neurodiversity. In his speaking engagements, he helps audiences to understand what neurodivergent people need and how they think, combining personal anecdotes, the latest research, and the shared experiences of people he has helped to provide highly informative sessions. He also uses his background as a professional entertainer to captivate his audience with humour and lightness to effectively tackle challenging topics.