Menopause & Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Practical training for HR, managers and wellbeing leads

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Building the future of work with Neurodiversity & Menopause in mind

Training designed to help employers, HR teams and managers understand how menopause and neurodiversity can interact at work, and what practical support makes a difference.

Why menopause and neurodiversity matters at work

Menopause can bring cognitive, emotional and physical changes that affect how people experience work. For neurodivergent employees, including those who are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic or dyspraxia, these changes can interact with existing differences in processing, energy regulation, sensory sensitivity and executive functioning.

When menopause and neurodiversity are treated as separate issues, people can fall through the gaps. Support may focus on physical symptoms alone, while overlooking how menopause can intensify cognitive overload, communication differences or fatigue. This can lead to increased stress, reduced confidence and higher risk of burnout or absence.

Understanding this intersection helps organisations provide more responsive, inclusive support and retain experienced staff at a critical stage of their careers.

How menopause affects neurodivergent employees

Menopause can amplify challenges that neurodivergent people may already be managing. Changes in hormone levels can affect focus, memory, emotional regulation and sensory tolerance, which may increase difficulties with task initiation, prioritisation or processing information.

For some people this can look like: increased brain fog or difficulty concentrating, heightened sensory sensitivity to noise, light or temperature. reduced resilience to change or pressure, greater emotional overwhelm or anxiety

Without understanding, these changes may be misinterpreted as reduced capability rather than a temporary and manageable transition.

What this can look like at work

For example, an employee who has previously managed meetings and deadlines confidently may begin to struggle with processing speed, memory or sensory overload during menopause. For a neurodivergent employee, this might mean finding fast-paced meetings harder to follow, needing more time to organise tasks or feeling overwhelmed by noise, heat or interruptions. Without understanding, this can be misread as a performance issue, when in reality small adjustments and open conversations can quickly reduce pressure and help them work well again.

Practical support and training for employers

Employers play a key role in creating psychologically safe workplaces where people feel able to speak openly about their needs. Training for leaders and managers helps build confidence in having supportive conversations and responding appropriately.

Effective support includes: increasing awareness of how menopause and neurodiversity can interact, encouraging early, informal conversations rather than waiting for issues to escalate, focusing on what helps someone work well, rather than assumptions or labels, embedding flexibility and inclusion into everyday practice.

Training that brings menopause and neurodiversity together supports more consistent, compassionate and effective responses across the organisation.

Menopause and Neurodiversity at Work, Frequently Asked Questions

Is this training only for employees who are in menopause?

No — this training is designed for managers, HR, wellbeing leads, and teams. It supports organisations to create a workplace culture where people can access support without having to educate others or disclose personal details.

What will managers learn from this workshop?

Managers will learn how to: understand the menopause/neurodiversity overlap, have supportive, confident conversations, respond appropriately and legally, offer practical adjustments, reduce stigma and improve psychological safety, avoid common mistakes (including well-meant but unhelpful responses).

Is this training suitable for HR teams too?

Absolutely. HR teams often tell us this fills a major gap, especially when policies exist but managers don’t know how to apply them. We support HR to align policy, process, and culture.

Do you cover reasonable adjustments and workplace accommodations?

Yes. We include practical, neuroinclusive menopause adjustments such as: flexible working and pacing, sensory/environmental adjustments, workload and communication supports, meeting adaptations and wellbeing and confidence supports, if they are suitable. All shared in a realistic, workplace-friendly way.

Is menopause covered under workplace equality or disability policies?

Menopause is not a protected characteristic on its own, but its effects may be covered under equality and disability policies. In the UK, symptoms linked to sex, age or disability can trigger a duty to consider reasonable adjustments, particularly where menopause intensifies existing neurodivergent needs.

How long is the workshop and can it be tailored?

Yes — we tailor sessions to your organisation. Options typically include: 60–90 minute awareness sessions (from £499 plus vat). We can also cover in our half-day manager workshops (from £1399 plus vat) or full day training for HR and Leadership teams (from £1899 plus vat).

Can this be delivered online or in person?

Yes — we offer both virtual delivery and in-person workshops (UK-wide, depending on location and availability). Travel expenses will apply for in-person delivery.

How do we book a Menopause & Neurodiversity workshop?

Just get in touch, via the book a call button on the top of the page or email [email protected], and we’ll recommend the best session format for your team.

We can also provide a short proposal, pricing options, and suggested outcomes

Hi, I am Lucy,

founder of Inclusive Change

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I know first-hand how menopause & peri-menopause affects focus, memory, and confidence at work. When you are also neurodivergent, those challenges can feel even more overwhelming. Brain fog, mental exhaustion, and decision fatigue make everyday tasks harder, and traditional productivity advice simply does not work for minds that process information differently.

That is why I created the “From Brain Fog to Clarity” workshop. It is designed specifically for neurodivergent professionals, those navigating menopause, or anyone struggling with focus and cognitive overload at work. Instead of "one-size-fits-all" solutions, this session provides practical, real-world strategies that actually work for neurodivergent brains.

I am proud to collaborate with Kirsty Brown from Fitness for All, who specialises in menopause, movement, and workplace wellbeing. Kirsty brings expert insights into how lifestyle, movement, and small daily habits
can support cognitive function and energy levels, helping people take a truly holistic approach to managing brain fog.

I’ve been supporting women’s health and wellbeing for over three decades. As someone who experienced early menopause myself, while juggling parenting, work, and running my own fitness business. I know just how much menopause can affect not only your body, but your clarity, focus, and confidence too.

That’s why I’m so excited to be collaborating with Inclusive Change on the From Brain Fog to Clarity
workshop. Working alongside Lucy, we’re bringing together expert knowledge on neurodiversity and menopause to offer something truly practical and empowering.

This workshop isn’t about quick fixes or generic advice, it’s about understanding what’s going on in your brain and body, and giving you the tools to make real, sustainable change. Whether it’s how you move, how you fuel yourself, or how you create routines that support your mind through menopause, I’ll be sharing what really works.

Together, we’re creating a space where women feel seen, supported, and equipped with strategies that fit their lives. I’m looking forward to helping you find clarity, focus, and a stronger sense of control in this next chapter.

Hi, I am Kirsty,

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What are people saying about Inclusive Change workshops and training

“I attended this training last Friday. It was brilliant. Lucy is great. Very engaging, the perfect person to deliver training."

"It was lovely to meet you today. Thank you for an inspiring and thought provoking session"

"I just wanted to say that the webinar was fantastic – really interesting, very clearly presented and so helpful for me as an autistic adult. Thank you so much."

"Thank you this has been really insightful and also felt like such a safe space. Thank you all"

“I have just watched the recording as I couldn’t join last night. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have watched a few training sessions online recently and no one has kept me as engaged and focussed as you. Your training style is brilliant, you are really relatable… and know your stuff! I really enjoyed it and have come away knowing a lot more than I knew before I started.."

"Thank you so much Lucy - absolutely briiliant workshop - lots of things to take away so couldn't pick just one. Sounds like it is about being open and creative."

"I would like to feedback that it would be wonderful if this training could be longer. To have chance to go into things in more depth, be more specific to our client group and colleagues, and to hear more from the experiences in the room. I am sure it would contribute to a more inclusive workplace for us all."

"If you are looking to enhance your team's knowledge or develop a thoughtful approach to neurodiversity, we highly recommend Lucy's services. Whether it's training, facilitating team days or planning change programs, Lucy is a true professional who delivers real value."

"I am amazed at how much I learnt about myself. I have never had an adult stand in front of me and validate my own experience of the world before!it makes a huge difference to your self-esteem to identify as a successful neurodiverse person, as opposed to a failing neurotypical person! it made me wish that my parents had been able to go on a course like this when I was a child - what a difference it would have made!"

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