About Active Neuroinclusion

Emily, the founder of Active Neuroinclusion, is stood in a field leading a cricket activity. She holds a bat and glove, with a stump and bag of cricket balls next to her.

Hello! I’m Emily, the face behind Active Neuroinclusion.

I founded Active Neuroinclusion as a way to educate more people about neurodivergence, aiming to create safe and supportive environments in which neurodivergent people can thrive.

Playing and coaching sports in a variety of settings, I observed the strengths of neurodivergent individuals, as well as the barriers they face. I realised that many coaches, teachers, leaders and course developers didn’t account for everybody’s brains working differently. In some cases this was a lack of awareness, and in others it was a preference for convenience.

I decided that although I could create positive sport experiences through coaching, I would have a far greater impact by educating others in these environments.

Do you want to help neurodivergent athletes, children and coaches to enjoy learning and being active, reach their potential and feel safe and supported when disclosing their needs?

Core Values

  • Safety

    Everybody should feel supported and accepted without fear of prejudice or judgment. It is important to recognise one’s own biases and seek to understand the experiences and needs of others.

  • Adaption

    This involves changing how we do things to meet people’s needs, rather than prioritising convenience. Consider ways to accommodate people who are struggling in a system not designed for them.

  • Equity

    It is important to acknowledge that people need different levels of support to access the same opportunities. Accommodations and removal of barriers will allow people to achieve their goals.

  • Wellbeing

    Strategies for support should be sustainable and create environments that nurture mental and physical wellbeing. Individuals will thrive if they are motivated, progressing and feel that they belong.

Qualifications

Experience

  • 4 years as a Teaching Assistant.

  • School Sports Coach (preschool to Year 6).

  • 4 years as a club Welfare Officer.

    Experience delivering:

  • afterschool tennis, cricket and multi-sports clubs;

  • healthy lifestyle and PE interventions;

  • All Stars, Dynamos and U9-U15 cricket.

  • First class BSc (Hons) Psychology with The Open University.

  • ECB Core Coach.

  • LTA Instructor.

  • Safeguarding and First Aid trained with a valid DBS check.

I am currently enrolled on a Postgraduate Certificate in Neurodiversity.

I continue to update my qualifications and training.