Welcome to Embrace Neurodiversity!

We are more than just a disability service provider. We are trailblazers, leading the way towards a world that fully values and supports neurodivergent people.

We're your ally, your guide, and your cheerleader, dedicated to empowering you to live the life that you want.

We recognise that you are the expert of you and through our lived experience we're here to provide the support you need to thrive.

We are proudly Autistic-led

Frances

Matt

She/They

Frances is a proud Autistic and ADHD self-advocate and mother who is passionate about Neurodiversity-affirming practice. She is a final year Occupational Therapy student at the University of Newcastle.

In her mentorship role, she provides formal support to Autistic students to assist them to adjust to university life and achieve academic success.

She has extensive experience working with, supporting and understanding Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent children, youth and adults.

Matt is a neurodivergent father of two studying Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle. He also holds a Bachelor of Information Technology degree and has an interest in computers and technology.

In his spare time he enjoys playing video games, listening to 90's music and mentoring Autistic students at the University.

He also loves working on handyman projects, building and repairing things, and working in the garden.

He/Him

Founder

Managing Director

Mark

He/Him

Disability Support Lead

Mark has a lifetime of lived-experience in ADHD. As a primary school teacher of the last 12 years, he has extensive professional experience working with and supporting neurodivergent kids, teens and adults.

Mark's interests include fitness and sports, gardening, renovating and spending time with his sausage dogs, Bella and Bernie.

Meet our neurodivergent leadership team