I’m very open to adaptations and translations into other languages. Since I don’t control the rights, please contact the publisher directly. I don’t control translation, audiobook, Braille, large-print, accessible digital or other publishing rights for my books. So I’m not able to arrange these requests myself.

For Studying With Dyspraxia, published by Bloomsbury, please contact Bloomsbury’s Rights team about translation, audio and other publishing rights.

For Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, please contact JKP’s Rights team about translation, audio and other publishing rights. For accessible-format requests, please see JKP’s accessibility information.

When contacting a publisher, please include the book title, the language or format you’re interested in, your location and a brief description of what you’d like to do.

Yes, but please read this first.

Film and television adaptation rights are separate from book publishing rights, and I may not personally control these rights.

If you are a producer, production company, filmmaker, broadcaster, streaming service or other professional interested in adapting one of my books, please identify yourself and your production or company clearly in your initial enquiry.

For Studying With Dyspraxia, please contact Bloomsbury’s Rights department directly about film, television or other adaptation rights via the following email: rights@bloomsbury.com.

For Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia, please contact Jessica Kingsley Publishers through Hachette UK’s Rights department via the following link: https://www.johnmurraypress.co.uk/landing-page/hachette/permissions-rights

Please include:

• Your full name and role
• The company or production you represent
• The book you are interested in
• The proposed format, such as film, television or documentary
• A brief description of the proposed project
• Your website or other professional contact details
• Any relevant production credits or background

Please do not send a screenplay, treatment or other substantial adaptation material unless it has been specifically requested.

I am happy to hear from genuine professional enquiries, but the publisher is the appropriate first point of contact for determining whether adaptation rights are available and who controls them.

I do not pay companies or individuals to pitch, market or “shop” my books to film or television producers.

In the UK, the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) collects certain payments relating to the copyright use of my work and pays me royalties. In Canada, the Public Lending Right (PLR) Program provides payments to eligible authors whose books are held in Canadian public libraries. These payments form part of my income as an author.

I don’t provide reviews or endorsements of products or services. I may provide book endorsements on a case-by-case basis for authors whose work I know and genuinely want to support. This may include reviewing an advance reader copy for consideration as a book endorsement, or occasionally contributing a foreword. I don’t do book reviews.

I generally don’t accept unpaid guest blog posts or articles written in exchange for exposure, backlinks or promotion. I prioritise paid professional writing and already create unpaid content for my own platforms and the organisations I volunteer with.

If you’re interested in commissioning me to write for your publication or platform, please get in touch with details of the project, intended audience and budget.

Absolutely.

If your book club, reading group, university group, library or community organisation is reading one of my books, I’d be happy to hear from you.

If you’d like to invite me to take part in a discussion, Q&A or virtual book-club event, please include:

• The name of your group or organisation
• Which book you’re reading
• The date or approximate timing
• Whether you’re looking for a live discussion, Q&A, recorded contribution or written response
• How many people are likely to attend
• Whether the event is online or in person

Please give me as much notice as possible for live events.

If you’re simply writing to let me know that you’re reading the book or that it has been useful to your group, you’re very welcome to do that too. You don’t need a formal invitation or proposal.

Yes. I’m available for commissioned writing, expert contributions, interviews and consulting on projects relating to disability and neurodiversity. Please contact me with details of your project, intended audience and requirements.

Yes. I’m available for interviews on disability, neurodiversity, dyspraxia, accessibility and related topics. This can include articles, podcasts, radio, video and other media formats. Please contact me with details of the publication or programme, topic and deadline. I highly recommend checking out my press page if you haven’t already which goes into detail with all essential info you will likely need for what you’re working on.

If you’re a student using my books or other work for a school, college or university project, you’re welcome to get in touch. Please include some information about your project and what you’d like to ask.

I receive a lot of requests, so I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to participate in an interview or answer every question. You can also use my published books, articles, interviews and other publicly available work as sources for your research.

I occasionally speak to students and educational audiences about dyspraxia, neurodiversity and my experiences as an author. Both virtual and in-person are options, given that I have an international audience. Visits, talks and Q&As are professional speaking engagements, so I expect payment for my preparation, travel expenses, and time. If you’re interested in arranging a session, please get in touch with details of your audience, proposed format and event.

I am open to contributing to research relating to dyspraxia, neurodiversity, disability and accessibility. If you are a researcher or academic interested in involving me in a study, interview, consultation or other research activity, please get in touch with details of the research, your organisation or institution, what participation would involve, and any relevant dates or deadlines.

I expect research participation and specialist input to be paid or accompanied by an appropriate honorarium. I may occasionally choose to participate voluntarily at my own discretion.

Yes. I am interested in taking part in book readings, author Q&As, discussions, panels and other events relating to my books and areas of expertise. I welcome invitations from bookshops, libraries, universities, and relevant organisations. Both virtual and in-person are options for me, especially since I tend to have such an international reach and many of my readers are disabled people who may experience substantial barriers around travel.

Keep in mind that I generally expect an honorarium or other payment for author events, particularly where preparation, travel or substantial time is involved. However, I may consider unpaid events on a case-by-case basis where the audience and opportunity are a particularly good fit.

I’m not available to provide ongoing personal advice or one-to-one support. My books and other published work share information based on my lived experience and research, but I can’t provide individual advice through this website.

If you’re looking for further information or support, I’ve put together a list of dyspraxia resources that may be useful: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hmwLx0_XLvmx9AqsKtfNIRbT0XqAekXmwVROl6KaV4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.c8vhs7kzmz8m

I work with organisations and professionals who need specialist expertise in disability and neurodiversity. My clients and collaborators have included:

• Employers and HR professionals
• DEI and accessibility professionals
• Publishers and editors
• Content marketers and communications teams
• Organisations developing neurodiversity resources for their staff and customers.

Previous clients include Yellowpages, eBay, Saatva Mattress Company, Uptimize and Lexxic. I work with a mixture of Canadian, UK, American and international clients.

Yes. I can work independently or as part of an existing team, collaborating with internal staff, communications teams, learning and development teams, agencies and other specialists. This can be particularly useful when you need specialist neurodiversity or disability expertise for a project without needing to hire someone permanently.

I start by understanding what you’re trying to achieve, who the work is for and what you need from me. I’ll then agree on the scope, deliverables, timeline and fee with you before work begins. For writing and other content projects, I usually provide a complete draft for review before making an agreed round of revisions. For editing and consulting projects, the process varies depending on the scope and level of input required. I value clear communication and collaborative working, while keeping projects structured so that they stay on track. Clear briefs, consolidated feedback and agreed timelines help me manage projects efficiently and deliver work to a high standard.

For speaking engagements, I’ll arrange a call with you to discuss the event, audience, topic, format and anything else I need to know about the session. I’ll use this information to prepare the content and approach for your audience and event. I also allow time to practise and prepare thoroughly before the event.

My speaking page has more information about my approach to speaking engagements.

I’ll review your enquiry and get back to you within 1–2 business days where possible. Depending on my current workload and availability, it may take longer. If your project looks like a good fit, we can discuss your requirements, scope, timeline and budget before deciding on next steps.

I’m openly neurodivergent and have access needs of my own. I’ve put together a detailed guide covering my access needs in different situations, including communication, meetings, events and working together. You can read the guide here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6gb27e-xItPxgZt66UCJDYPNg7OK2c3p5UR1fJ4cTE/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.59lftojvlz10.

If you have access needs that would make it easier for us to communicate or work together, please feel free to let me know when you contact me.

I work primarily on a fixed-fee, project basis rather than charging hourly. Starting rates are:

• Writing: £220 / CAD 410 / USD 290 / €255 per page/article
• Editing: £300 / CAD 550 / USD 400 / €340 per page/article
• Speaking: £400 / CAD 750 / USD 530 / €470 per event/workshop

Final quotations are tailored to the scope, timeline, audience, and deliverables of each project.

Yes. I work on both individual projects and ongoing arrangements, depending on what an organisation needs. Individual projects might involve writing, editing, speaking or specialist consultation, while ongoing arrangements can combine several of these areas across content, communications, training or workplace initiatives.

I scope each project or ongoing arrangement separately based on your organisation’s requirements, priorities, timeline and expected level of support.

I prioritise paid professional work and generally don’t undertake unpaid or speculative projects. My volunteer time is already committed to the charities, nonprofits and independent advocacy groups I am affiliated with, as well as YouTube and blog content I create for my own platforms and audience.

This boundary is necessary for me to balance my work as a disabled full-time author and consultant. It also helps me ensure I have the capacity to give paid client projects the attention they require.