Public Speaking & Training

Stephanie Robertson is a neurodivergent occupational therapist, educator and lived-experience speaker who brings warmth, depth and sociopolitical insight to conversations about neurodivergence, disability and wellbeing.

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My Approach

I believe the most powerful learning happens when people feel safe enough to reflect, curious enough to question what they have been taught, and inspired enough to imagine something different.

My presentations combine occupational therapy, research and lived experience to explore neurodivergence and disability beyond purely clinical frameworks. I invite audiences to consider the systems and expectations that shape wellbeing, and what becomes possible when people are supported to live more authentically.

My speaking style is warm, reflective, engaging and deeply human. I bring complexity without making it inaccessible and create space for learning that is both professionally meaningful and personally resonant.

Speaking topics

Autistic Joy: Beyond Deficits and Intervention

Exploring autistic joy as a source of identity, connection, regulation, resistance and wellbeing—and how practitioners can create environments where joy is protected rather than pathologised.

Moving Beyond Neurodivergent-Affirming Language

What does affirming practice actually look and feel like? This presentation moves beyond terminology to examine power, ableism, therapeutic relationships and meaningful cultural change.

Supporting Neurodivergent Employees & Managing Psychosocial Safety in the Workplace

Explore how to adapt workplace environments to enable neurodivergent people to thrive and maintain their wellbeing.

Supporting Late-Identified Autistic Adults

An exploration of identity development, internalised ableism, masking, burnout, belonging and the role practitioners can play in supporting authentic ways of living.

Interoception, Body Trust and Trauma

Examining how trauma, neurodivergence and chronic invalidation can affect our relationship with bodily signals, and how we can support interoceptive awareness without imposing compliance or disconnection.

Plurality and Neurodivergence

A trauma-informed and sociopolitical exploration of plurality, agency, identity and belonging that challenges sensationalised and overly pathologising narratives.

Neurodivergence, Disability and Sustainable Participation

Supporting people to participate in life without positioning productivity, independence or conformity as the ultimate measures of success.

Bespoke trainings and presentations are available on request

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Audiences can expect

Nuanced ideas presented in clear, accessible language
A blend of professional knowledge, research and lived experience
Practical reflections that can be carried into everyday practice
Neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed and disability-justice perspectives
Space for complexity without shame or judgement
Learning that honours the expertise of neurodivergent and disabled people

Testimonials

"Steph's an absolute joy to work with. She puts so much effort into every single piece of work: presentation, resources, handouts, everything is beautifully created and well thought out. She puts so much thought into what this particular audience needs to know, how they need to know it, and what's going to guide them from A to B. And she's incredibly reliable." - Adina Levy, Play. Learn. Chat

"I've collaborated with Steph in many different ways over the years and she's an absolute gem: thoughtful, caring, wise, and with so much to teach and share. I strongly recommend Steph as a speaker or facilitator at your next event, whether it's for a big team, a small team, a collaboration or a podcast" -Anonymous

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