Rosemary Richings is the author of Studying With Dyspraxia (Bloomsbury) and Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Drawing on research, lived experience, and insights from her books, she delivers talks, panels, and workshops on neurodiversity, inclusion, and accessibility in education, workplaces, and public life.
Rosemary speaks to universities, workplaces, conferences, charities, and public sector organisations in the UK, Canada, and internationally, translating research and lived experience into practical strategies that audiences can apply immediately.
Rosemary speaks on:
- Understanding dyspraxia in adulthood
- Neurodiversity in education and workplace settings
- Practical approaches to inclusive learning and working environments
- Lived experience perspectives on disability and access
- Creating environments where neurodivergent people can thrive
Formats available for:
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Conference presentations
- Workshops
Session lengths are flexible and can be tailored to your audience and event, from short conference presentations to half-day workshops.
Upcoming events:
Diagnosis, Support & Education: Delivering for SEND Children
This session will explore how we can ensure children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive timely diagnosis, effective support, and positive educational outcomes from the earliest stages.
September 9, 2026 · 10:55 AM – 11:35 AM
Watch Rosemary Speak
In this presentation, I explore dyspraxia, neurodiversity, workplace accessibility, reasonable adjustments, sensory processing, and practical strategies for creating more inclusive learning and working environments. Originally delivered at my Thriving With Neurodivergence event at Caversham Booksellers in Toronto, it demonstrates the practical, evidence-based approach I bring to conference presentations, workshops, and keynote talks:
Speaking requirements:
- Neurodiversity accommodations when needed
- Honorarium (preparation time required)
- Open and respectful engagement with lived-experience perspectives
Availability:
I am available for in-person and virtual speaking engagements across Canada and the UK, with additional international virtual sessions considered where appropriate. Since my schedule and workload vary weekly, please provide me with as much advance notice as possible.
Planning a conference, workshop, or event?
Selected speaking experiences:
- Book reading: dyspraxia awareness week 2023
To respect attendees’ privacy, this video deliberately removed clips of participants’ questions about their own experiences.
- Dyspraxia Awareness Week: 2024: Author Panel
Overall, the guest speakers were authors who have written about dyspraxia. Since you may want to see a replay, the full recording is right here:
- Dyspraxia awareness week 2025: dyspraxia & ageing
Overall, this event covered ageing from the perspectives of school, work, and relationships.
- Uptimize fireside chat:
With Ed Thompson, the founder of Uptimize, I hosted this event. If you’re interested in seeing the replay, you can watch a recording of that event:
Speaking testimonials:
AVID (Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities) is a Euromoney Disability Employee Resource Group event.
Ellen Fowler organised and invited me to speak at the event. In an email, Ellen said:
Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for your presentation, which was really insightful and gave some great advice!
I participated in the Reach Inclusion Leaders’ Lounge panel discussion “Neurodiversity: What is it?” as a panellist. After the event, the event facilitator said that:
Railpen’s neurodiversity community group hosted Understanding Dyspraxia: A Session With Rosemary Richings. In an email, the event facilitator said:
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.
Senior Manager, Investment Advisory and Funding / Railpen
Interested in booking me to speak?
Whether you’re organising a conference, workplace event, university programme, or panel discussion, I’d be happy to discuss how I can support your audience and event.
