Neurodiversity Celebration Week: 16-20 March 2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week ‘aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.’

At Mates in Mind, we work in partnership with our community to create positive mental health in and through work, which means that work is accessible, inclusive, safe and supportive for every worker. We do this by working with organisations in higher risk sectors for mental health, to implement effective interventions, create cultures of prevention and to demonstrate how work can be good for their workers’ mental health.

Please read on to access free resources to help you engage with Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

When Is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

Time to Talk Day is taking place on Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2026.

Resources for Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity is ‘when someone processes information, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered typical’ (The Royal College of Nursing). As such, neurodiversity comes under one of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act (2010) and therefore employers have a legal obligation to ensure that individuals are not discriminated against.

More information, guidance and resources are available in our blog 'How to effectively support your teams and embrace neurodiversity within the workplace'.

Through building cultures of prevention in the workplace (please read our 'workplace culture blog'), it is possible to create open and supportive cultures that remove the stigma, and give everyone the skills, clarity and confidence to build inclusive workplaces.

To support this campaign, we have created a suite of resources to support organisations, not only during Neurodiversity Celebration Week but every day, to create a comprehensive and ongoing programme of support. 

Please click on the links below to download a free A3 poster and an infographic which you can share across your organisation.

Please also visit our Resources page where you can download a free Spotting the Signs infographic to help you identify if a colleague, friend or family member may need, or want, to talk.

Free and Confidential Support Services

If the information on this page has resonated with you, and if you or someone you know needs help or support, you can speak to one of the many free, confidential support services.

Why is Neurodiversity Celebration Week important?

•      It is estimated that around 1 in 7 people (more than 15% of people in the UK) are neurodivergent.
  
  
• Just 22% of people with autism are in full-time employment in the UK, which is just over 1 in 5 autistic adults, despite 77%, a majority, stating that they want to work. (National Autistic Society)
  
  
• Of people with severe or specific learning difficulties only 26.2% are employed. (Office for National Statistics)
  
  
• There are 6.2 million people with dyslexia or related specific learning difficulties (dyscalculia, dysgraphia) who are unemployed or economically inactive and this is largely due to barriers to employment. (British Dyslexia Association)
  
  
• Employees with ADHD are twice as likely to lose their job compared to employees without ADHD. (J. Biederman, S Faraone)
  
  
• A recent survey found that 65% of neurodivergent employees believed that disclosing their neurodivergence would result in discrimination from management, and 55% worried about stigma from colleagues. (J. Biederman, S Faraone)

But it does not have to be that way.

Through building cultures of prevention in the workplace, it is possible to create open and supportive cultures that remove the stigma, and give everyone the skills, clarity and confidence to start conversations when they need to.

Further Reading on Mental Wellbeing

If you’d like to explore this topic in more detail, these articles may be helpful. You can find practical tips and guidance on eradicating the culture of silence and addressing the stigma around mental health in the workplace.

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How We Can Support You

Mates in Mind can support your organisation to build a mental health plan and to create a culture of prevention.

Our dedicated team of Support Managers work with organisations of any size to develop a tailored action plan, evaluating your organisation's priorities and gaps, and providing the tools and support you need.

This plan includes ongoing support with communication and delivery of your plan, as well as training opportunities, promotional materials, and a suite of tools (including World Mental Health Day and World Suicide Prevention Day packs) to enable you to drive long-lasting and meaningful change.

Find out more about how we can help your organisation build a culture of prevention when you become a Supporter by:

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• Using our contact form

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