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Talking neurodiversity at the Southampton International Boat Show
We joined a panel at this year's Southampton International Boat Show to talk about neurodiversity on the water, the barriers neurodivergent people face, and the strengths they bring to marine work.
The neurodivergent advantage at the Maritime People & Culture Conference
Our founder Daniel Smith spoke to maritime HR and people leaders in London about what neurodivergent people bring to the industry, the barriers they still face, and how employers can make the most of their talent.
Named Charity of the Month by The Seafarers' Charity
The Seafarers' Charity featured NeurodiversAtSea as its Charity of the Month in the November issue of Seapost, telling the story of how we help seafarers get a diagnosis and the support that follows.
ADHD Taskforce calls for faster diagnosis and support
England's independent ADHD Taskforce has published its final report, calling for ADHD to be treated as a common condition and for people to get support without years of waiting.
Mental health, neurodiversity and trauma: speaking with West P&I at London International Shipping Week
During London International Shipping Week 2025, our founder Daniel Smith presented at a West P&I event on the wellbeing of seafarers, looking at mental health, neurodiversity and trauma at sea.
Listen: neurodiversity at sea on three maritime podcasts
Our founder Daniel Smith has been talking about neurodiversity on Maritime Unity, Sea Views and the Burgess Yacht Crew podcast. Here's where to listen.
Joining the I Exist Too Malta Forum
We took part in a panel at the I Exist Too Malta Forum in Valletta, bringing neurodiversity into a wider conversation about inclusion and belonging at sea.
Diagnosis grants launched for neurodivergent seafarers
With the Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarers' Charity, we've launched an industry-first pilot funding formal diagnostic assessments for UK seafarers.
Australia launches its first National Autism Strategy
Australia's first National Autism Strategy sets out a seven-year plan for social and economic inclusion, diagnosis and support, and health, with employment at its heart.
NeurodiversAtSea becomes a registered charity
The Charity Commission has registered NeurodiversAtSea as a charity in England and Wales, number 1208735, a milestone that will let us expand our work for neurodivergent seafarers.
Our response to the Maritime Skills Commission report
We welcome the Maritime Skills Commission's call to attract neurodivergent talent, but warn that seafarers still lack the workplace adjustments that would let that talent thrive.
Buckland Review: what it means for maritime employers
The UK government's Buckland Review of Autism Employment sets out how employers can close the autism employment gap. Many of its recommendations apply directly to recruitment and work at sea.
ADHD medication shortages: advice for seafarers
Supply problems with several ADHD medicines are expected to continue into 2024. For seafarers, who can't simply call at a pharmacy mid-voyage, planning ahead matters more than ever.
The neurodivergent advantage: our guest article for ISWAN
For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, our founder wrote ISWAN's Talking Point guest article, making the case that neurodivergent seafarers bring value to the industry because of their differences, not despite them.
Neurodiversity in maritime survey closes
Our first-in-industry survey of neurodiversity at sea has closed. Thank you to everyone who took part and shared it; the work of analysing what you told us now begins.
First benchmark survey of neurodiversity at sea launches
NeurodiversAtSea has launched the first survey of its kind: a benchmark of neurodiversity in the maritime industry, to build the evidence for a strategy that works for seafarers and employers.
