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Neurodiversity advocate & TEDx speaker

Ellie Middleton

Learn how your workplace can accommodate those of us with different brains with Ellie Middleton, founder of the (un)masked community, TEDx speaker, and writer.

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Ellie Middleton
Ellie Middleton

Ellie Middleton

Manchester, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Ellie Middleton's biography

At a glance

  • Cultivated an online audience of over 300,000 individuals in her (un)masked community for neurodivergents
  • Author of UNMASKED: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence
  • Collaborated with brands such as The Independent, Google, and LinkedIn to reshape the neurodiversity narrative

Ellie Middleton is an autistic and ADHD creator, writer and consultant. After a lifetime of feeling misunderstood, she was diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD at the age of 24. Since then, she's gone on to build an audience of over 300,000 people online, create the unmasked community for neurodivergents, and work with global brands like The Independent, Google and LinkedIn to change the narrative on neurodiversity.
Ellie aims to shout about the positives that come with being neurodivergent, highlight the ways that society can better accommodate those of us with different brains, and help other undiagnosed neurodivergent people find the answers that they deserve. She is living proof that getting a diagnosis can change your life, change your outlook, and allow you to reach your true potential - and thinks that is something that every neurodivergent person deserves.

Why we recommend booking Ellie

Having collaborated with renowned brands such as Google and LinkedIn to reshape the narrative surrounding neurodiversity, Ellie Middleton inspires and educates on the best ways your business can become more inclusive.

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Testimonials

Ellie was a hit based on feedback from attendees. She was personable, relevant to the audience and educational to a large group. Q&A rolled in, and the 1 hr time block was perfect. Such a great fit for Trimble and grateful we could bring her insights to employees.

Trimble

Featured Projects

UNMASKED: The Ultimate Guide To ADHD, Autism And Neurodivergence
How To Be You: Say Goodbye To Should, Would And Could So That You Can

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Email ellie.middleton@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Ellie's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

What is Ellie Middleton's speaking style like?

Ellie Middleton draws on her personal experience of receiving a dual diagnosis of autism and ADHD at age 24, using her own journey as the primary frame through which she communicates insights about neurodivergence.

What topics does Ellie Middleton specialise in?

Ellie Middleton speaks on neurodiversity, late diagnosis of autism and ADHD, and societal accommodation of neurodivergent people. She is the author of Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence and has built an online community of over 300,000 followers through her work with brands including Google and LinkedIn.

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