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NeuroDiversion Speakers

Incredible thought leaders, advocates, and voices from our neurodivergent community sharing insights and ideas.

Keynote Speakers

Jessica McCabe speaking at NeuroDiversion

Jessica McCabe

Building a World That Works for All Brains

Creator of How to ADHD, educator, and advocate for neurodiversity

2025 Watch Talk
Cassandra Aarssen speaking at NeuroDiversion

Cassandra Aarssen

You're Not MESSY, Your Brain Organizes Differently

Creator of the Clutterbug Method™, author, and HGTV host helping neurodivergent brains organize their way

2025 Watch Talk
Trystan Reese speaking at NeuroDiversion

Trystan Reese

Combatting Rejection Sensitivity

Advocate, parent, and powerful voice helping the neurodivergent community understand and manage rejection sensitive dysphoria

2025 Watch Talk
Dr. Brandi Walker speaking at NeuroDiversion

Dr. Brandi Walker

Bounce Back BETTER From Adversity

Licensed psychologist and speaker helping neurodivergent individuals build resilience and harness their unique strengths

2025 Watch Talk
Dr. Sharon Saline speaking at NeuroDiversion

Dr. Sharon Saline

The Strength In Sensitivity → Rise From Rejection

Clinical psychologist and author with 30+ years experience specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and transforming sensitivity into strength

2025 Watch Talk
Ari Scott speaking at NeuroDiversion

Ari Scott

Build a Business That Works With Your Brain

Entrepreneur and business strategist helping neurodivergent founders build sustainable businesses that leverage their unique strengths

2025 Watch Talk
Kyrus Keenan Westcott speaking at NeuroDiversion

Kyrus Keenan Westcott

It's Okay to Hate Your Brain Sometimes

Creator of The Vibe With Ky, reaching 2M+ people navigating ADHD, anxiety, and mental health with humor and zero toxic positivity

2026 View Speaker
Emma McAdam speaking at NeuroDiversion

Emma McAdam

How to Regulate Your Emotions

Licensed therapist and creator of Therapy in a Nutshell, helping millions learn practical emotional regulation skills

2026 View Speaker
Scott Barry Kaufman speaking at NeuroDiversion

Scott Barry Kaufman

The Science of Impossible

Cognitive scientist, author, and host of The Psychology Podcast exploring intelligence, creativity, and human potential

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Tiffany Yu speaking at NeuroDiversion

Tiffany Yu

Being The Representation I Couldn't Find

Disability rights advocate, founder of Diversability, and author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto

2026 View Speaker
Yusef Farah speaking at NeuroDiversion

Yusef Farah

The Pause That Rewires

Speaker and storyteller exploring what happens when you stop running from your neurodivergent brain and start listening

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Dr. Carolyn Parcells speaking at NeuroDiversion

Dr. Carolyn Parcells

Shame and Liberation Around Medication

Board-certified pediatrician and The ADHD MD, tackling medication shame with clinical expertise and personal experience

2026 View Speaker

ND26 Breakout Sessions

40+ Sessions. Zero Boring Panels.

From breathwork to brain science, friendship skills to hula hoops—our breakout speakers brought it all.

Amy Clover

Amy Clover

Somatic Tools for Social Scaries

Breakout
Dr. Jen Wolkin, Sarah Glasco, Meredith Carder, Mandi Dixon

Dr. Jen Wolkin, Sarah Glasco, Meredith Carder, Mandi Dixon

Hormones Gone Rogue: A Neurodivergent Survival Panel

Clinical
Patrick Thomas

Patrick Thomas

How to Advocate for Yourself in the Workplace

Breakout
Ron Capalbo

Ron Capalbo

"Shut Up, I'm Practicing": Why Your 'Too Much' Traits Need a Playground

Breakout
Apryl Schlueter

Apryl Schlueter

Productivity for Neurodivergent Brains

Breakout
Ozro Hepworth

Ozro Hepworth

We Were Those Kids: Rewriting the Story for Neurodivergent Learners

Breakout
Sarah Teresa Cook

Sarah Teresa Cook

Writing Together: Reflecting, Regulating, and Integrating the Conference Experience

Activity
Dr. Kristin Budde

Dr. Kristin Budde

Ask the Psychiatrist

Clinical
Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis

Everyone Can Craft: Kumihimo Friendship Bracelets

Activity
Cris Sgrott

Cris Sgrott

Am I Hoarding? Understanding the Realities of Chronic Disorganization

Breakout
William Curb

William Curb

On a Journey of Meme-ing: How Memes Drive Emotion, Connection, and Action

Breakout
Cy T.

Cy T.

Hula Hoops, Hyperloops, and Flow

Activity
Sharon Pope

Sharon Pope

Automate Your Life: Lighten the Load for Neurodivergent Brains

Breakout
Ryan Mayer

Ryan Mayer

The M-I-A Show

Breakout
Oksana Golovko

Oksana Golovko

Yoga Nidra Meditation for Neurodivergent Brains

Activity
Sera Gray

Sera Gray

Autism, ADHD, and the Art of Educational Rebellion

Clinical
Caroline Maguire

Caroline Maguire

Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults

Breakout
Jennifer Norris-Nielsen

Jennifer Norris-Nielsen

Magic Ears: Neurodivergent Listening Skills for Success and Connection

Breakout
Derek Baynton

Derek Baynton

Get Out of Your Head: Breathwork, Body Awareness & the Science of Calming Down

Activity
Kristin Koliha

Kristin Koliha

The Accessibility Hackathon: Fix My Intake Forms

Clinical
Ian Mai

Ian Mai

Chaos to Clarity: Kill Motivation Cliches for Buttery Consistency

Breakout
Jenna Free

Jenna Free

Regulation for Neurodivergence: Escaping Survival Mode and Enjoying Life Again

Breakout
Yulia Rafailova, Dan Leibowitz

Yulia Rafailova, Dan Leibowitz

New Brains, New Rules: What Our Parents Didn't Know About Self-Regulation

Breakout
Dr. Kirsten Milliken

Dr. Kirsten Milliken

Come Fly With Us: Build and Launch Your Own Paper Airplanes

Activity
Rebecca King

Rebecca King

Nutrition 9-1-1: How to Feed Yourself When Everything Feels Like Too Much

Breakout
Tamarind Murrietta

Tamarind Murrietta

The Neurodivergent Diplomat: The Costs and Successes of Having ADHD Abroad

Breakout
Dana Lewis

Dana Lewis

Shake, Rattle & Roar: Reclaiming Your Voice Through Play and Power

Breakout
Anita Robertson, LeAnn Levering

Anita Robertson, LeAnn Levering

Misunderstood to Effective: Strengthening Communication for Authentic Connection

Breakout
Robin Finney, Lisa Sansouci

Robin Finney, Lisa Sansouci

Regulate & Restore: A Yoga + Sound Experience

Activity
Sean McCormick

Sean McCormick

Parenting with ADHD: Why It's Hard and What We Can Do

Breakout
Haley Forest

Haley Forest

Neuroscience of Creativity: How Your Brain Makes Great Ideas

Breakout
Justin Shiels

Justin Shiels

The Joy Reset: Analog Activities for Overstimulated Minds

Breakout
Hannah Choi

Hannah Choi

Inside Out of the Box: Creative Problem-Solving with Reverse Brainstorming

Activity

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