Equipping the Educators and the Employers of Tomorrow
Neurodivergent young people deserve a system that supports them from the classroom through to the workplace. That starts with educators who understand how behaviour is communication, and continues with managers who know how to support neurodivergent apprentices and early-career professionals.
My education offer supports both ends of that journey - by training educators to better meet neurodivergent needs, and by partnering with colleges and universities to strengthen the transition into work through employer-focused consultancy and training.
Ways to work with Maisie:
Lecturing for Universities
& Teacher Training Providers
Inspire and equip future educators and leaders with real-world insight into neurodiversity, inclusion, and the power of behaviour as communication. Sessions are tailored to your course or curriculum, with options to cover:
Understanding neurodivergence in the classroom
Neuroinclusive teaching strategies
Behaviour communication and emotional safety
Neurodiversity and the future of inclusive leadership
I also offer lectures and CPD to university support staff, pastoral teams, and student wellbeing services.
Partnering with
Colleges & Universities
I work with FE colleges and higher education providers to support neurodivergent students beyond graduation or apprenticeship placement.
Recommend Me to Employers:
If your college or university places students into workplaces, I can support those employers to create neuroinclusive environments that help students thrive.
Neuroinclusion in Manager Training
Partner with me to deliver neurodiversity awareness training as part of employer onboarding or management training for apprentice hosts.
Close the Gap
This isn’t just employability - it’s equity. Neurodivergent learners deserve systems that support them at every step. Let’s build that bridge, together.
For Schools:
INSET & CPD
I also work directly with primary, secondary, and specialist schools to deliver impactful INSET day training that drives whole-school change.
My signature training, De-escalation by Design, introduces a proactive, compassionate approach to behaviour rooted in the understanding that all behaviour is communication.
De-escalation by Design supports staff to:
Respond to distressed behaviour without shame, fear, or overwhelm
Create psychologically safe classrooms
Foster emotional regulation and resilience in all learners
Embed a culture of connection across your setting
Half-day and full-day sessions available. Bespoke options welcomed.
Book a call with Maisie to see how you can work together:
Who This Is Perfect For:
Because inclusion is everyone’s responsibility - at every stage of education.
Whether you’re leading a classroom, delivering curriculum, shaping policy, or preparing students for the workplace—understanding neurodiversity and behaviour communication is essential to creating environments where all learners can thrive.
Whether you’re leading a classroom, delivering curriculum, shaping policy, or preparing students for the workplace—understanding neurodiversity and behaviour communication is essential to creating environments where all learners can thrive.
This offer is perfect for:
SENCo teams and inclusion leads
Headteachers and senior leadership teams
Initial Teacher Training providers and PGCE programme leaders
College and university lecturers supporting neurodivergent students
Apprenticeship coordinators and employer liaison teams
Pastoral leads and designated safeguarding professionals
FE and HE institutions preparing students for employment
Local authority education teams and virtual school leaders
Schools and trusts looking to enrich INSET days with practical, impactful CPD
If a child can't learn the way we teach,
maybe we should teach the way they learn
Ignacio Estrada
Maisie Cass
NEURODIVERSITY CONSULTANT &
BEHAVIOUR COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Maisie is a neurodiversity consultant, trainer, and speaker with over 15 years’ experience spanning education, social care, and family support. She specialises in supporting educational settings to better understand and meet the needs of neurodivergent learners—particularly those with ADHD, autism, and complex social, emotional, mental health needs
With a professional background in Autism and Intellectual Disabilities, Maisie holds a CMI Level 7 qualification in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, is a certified Train the Trainer professional, and a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). She is also an award-winning creator of CPD-accredited training.
Maisie has supported learners from Early Years through to university, with a particular focus on transitions—including transitions to work. She collaborates closely with SENCo teams, lecturers, wellbeing leads, and multi-agency professionals to develop personalised strategies that reduce barriers and build on strengths.
As a mother to two neurodivergent children and an ADHDer herself, Maisie brings deep empathy, practical insight, and a systems-thinking approach to every conversation. Her mission is to ensure that neurodivergent young people are understood, supported, and set up to thrive—not just in school, but in life beyond the classroom.
Whether you're planning an INSET day, revising your inclusion strategy, or preparing your students for the world beyond education - I'm here to support you. Let's work together to create meaningful, sustainable change.
ARTICLE
Girls with ADHD in Education:
Going Unnoticed
Girls with ADHD going unnoticed and unsupported in the UK education system is a massive problem. Yet, with a little bit of understanding this doesn’t have to be the case.
Head over to the Blog page to access the full article featured in the Autumn 2024 Edition of Education Choices Magazine.
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