I help marketing, DEI, and HR professionals, as well as magazine editors, communicate authentically about neurodiversity and chronic illness.
I’m a writer, editor, and speaker specialising in neurodiversity-informed content, educational resources, and workshops.
As an independent consultant, I take on commissioned projects that align with my expertise and availability.
But neurodiversity isn’t a trend or bandwagon for me. I’m a disabled woman who has experienced bullying, difficulties being accepted by my peers, and underemployment.
“Not only do I consider Rosemary a good friend, but she has also been a key advocate within the dyspraxia community.”
Krystal Shaw, founder of Dyspraxia Magazine: Issue 22, Page 23
I’m also an author published by Hachette and Bloomsbury
Or, as the Dyspraxic Dad so beautifully put it, “possibly the world’s most prominent dyspraxia advocate and writer.”
My first book, Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia, is:
- Endorsed by the University of Oxford, Dyspraxia DCD America, and Sensory Integration Education.
- Featured in The Wellington City Library’s Good Health collection and the Edinburgh Napier University Well-Being Collection.
Studying With Dyspraxia, my book that’s part of the Bloomsbury Study Skills collection, is on Dyspraxia UK‘s recommended reading list.
Praise for “Studying with Dyspraxia“:
“This book has provided valuable information, support and reassurance, thank you!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“The moment I received the book, I was stuck in full-on reading mode. It’s an amazing resource for dyspraxic individuals, and I thoroughly recommend it!”
Mahmoud M. Elsherif
Research Fellow, University of Birmingham
“It is a superb book; even with everything I know, I am getting a lot from what I have managed to read so far!”
Emma Sadler
Director of Academic Inclusion, Merchant Taylors’ School
Praise for “Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia.“
How lived experience and activism shaped my work.
My lifelong commitment to advocacy informs my writing, editing, and speaking work by ensuring my work is authentic, inclusive, and grounded in lived experience.
Since childhood, I watched my parents navigate my neurodivergent support needs. Their hard work inspired me to help disabled people live meaningful lives. My activist spirit was further shaped in university through my participation in social justice-focused student theatre productions about women’s rights and the Occupy Movement. I also volunteered for the #Insulin4All Movement in its early days. Today, I am on the board of trustees of two organisations: Voices in Action: People Living With Diabetes in Global Health and Dyspraxic Me.
As an author and advocate, I have had many of my lived-experience insights featured on podcasts and other media. A few examples of previous press appearances are shown in the graphic below.
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I’ve been fortunate to contribute to conversations across the disability and neurodiversity community through a range of podcasts, including:
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My professional background in neurodiversity
Upcoming appearances
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Writing and publications
For over a decade, I have written for British, American, and Canadian audiences seeking disabled perspectives on cultural, social, workplace, and health-related issues.
My writing has appeared in publications including The Toronto Star, Reader’s Digest, Travel + Leisure, The Good Trade, This Magazine, and NonProfit Quarterly, covering topics including neurodiversity, disability, accessibility, workplace inclusion, and healthcare.
Content marketing and editing
I first developed my content marketing experience through work with Parks and Recreation, the Toronto Fringe Festival, and Shakespeare in Action. My earliest content marketing experiences include writing and performing my own play, as well as creating a blog, a radio show, and a zine.
Those early experiences laid the foundation for my current content marketing projects for various clients, including Uptimize, Lexxic, eBay, Saatva Mattress Company, BeFunky, and YellowPages Canada.
Speaking engagements
My talks have covered topics such as disability inclusion, neurodiversity in the workplace, higher education, accessible communication, dyspraxia, and lived experience.
I have spoken at conferences and advocacy events, including the International Neurodiversity Conference, NeuroPride Ireland, Dyspraxia Magazine’s virtual events, and the Naidex Roadshow South Main Stage. In October 2026, I also delivered a virtual book talk and Q&A for Toronto Metropolitan University’s Neurodiverse Students’ Association.
I have also delivered neurodiversity training for organisations such as Railpen, Reach PLC, and Delinian.
Education
Much of my education is a mixture of academic and hands-on training. A few years after completing my English and Drama Studies degree, I took several print and web content editing courses taught by professional editors. I am also a former student of the University of Toronto’s Summer Writing School.
Recent speaking experiences:
Naidex Roadshow South, September 2026
Panel: Diagnosis, Support & Education: Delivering for SEND Children
Featured in Naidex’s post-event coverage: Naidex speakers highlight neurodivergent diagnosis as crucial for children’s learning and identity.
“Naidex speakers highlight neurodivergent diagnosis as crucial for children’s learning and identity“
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Neurodiverse Student Association
Studying With Dyspraxia book talk and Q&A
Event feedback:
“We thoroughly enjoyed the presentation.”
-Event Organisers
How I approach my work as a neurodiversity consultant:
My lived experience helps keep my work authentic, inclusive, and resonant with neurodivergent audiences. I knew I had a form of neurodivergence called dyspraxia by age 4. I also had my first iron deficiency fainting spell by age 13, and got a thyroid condition diagnosis in adulthood. However, the core purpose of my work isn’t inspiration. Instead, I prioritise both education and awareness. That’s something that I definitely achieved while conducting a dyspraxia awareness week virtual presentation for Railpen. Here’s what Katrina McKay, who hired me to speak at her event, thought of the presentation itself:
Thank you very much for presenting to Railpen recently. It was an insightful and helpful session. We have had messages from colleagues thanking you for helping raise awareness, which is greatly appreciated.
What guides my work as a neurodiversity consultant
I am a firm believer in the disability community principle of “nothing for us without us.” I also believe in the social model of disability. The social model says that disabled people are disabled by barriers in society, not by the symptoms of their disability.
Despite being outspoken on social media about my lived experiences, not every experience is the same as mine. Every story is approached with an open mind and no assumptions whatsoever. In fact, my lived-experience perspective is something Jake Abatan soon learned is highly transferable to the article I wrote for the Independent Cinema Office blog. Jake Abatan originally commissioned me to write a blog post and shared his opinions on the final results:
Before Rosemary worked with us, our hesitation stemmed from a lack of in-depth knowledge of the sector’s specifics, but she provided us with a valuable personal perspective on the subject matter. She is definitely a good writer to work with – very flexible to your needs, and responsive and understanding when it comes to feedback. She had very prompt responses and was an excellent collaborator who was quick to get to work on feedback.
Clients I work with:
- DEI & workplace training programs: I help introduce disability and neurodiversity resources across teams.
- Magazine editors: I write articles that have authentic disabled perspectives on current affairs.
- Content marketers: I write and edit disability resources on websites/newsletters/events.
An example of the impact of my work
Lauren Hawthorne experienced the impact of my work when I wrote for Uptimize’s blog. As a former marketing manager, Lauren edited my work. After the project was complete, I reached out to her to ask what she thought of the results:
Rosemary cares about her work, and it is obvious she spends time researching. When we first started working together, Uptimize was trying to elevate neurodivergent voices. We were also hoping to find someone interested in writing about neurodivergent topics. With Rosemary’s blog posts, we have successfully driven traffic to our website. If you want well-researched content on HR and neurodiversity, I would personally recommend Rosemary’s writing services.
Where I am based & how I work with clients
I’m originally from Toronto, Canada, and have been based in Marrakech, Morocco since 2021. As the daughter of a Canadian mum and a British dad, I hold both Canadian and British citizenship. I divide my time between Morocco and Canada, with regular visits to family in the UK.
I work with clients internationally and regularly work across time zones. When I’m in Morocco, I work on GMT/BST time, and when I’m in Canada, I work on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). If I’m working from another location, I let clients know in advance to avoid confusion about scheduling or communication.
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