Speaking

I deliver presentations that blend stories, science, and strategy—so audiences feel inspired, informed, and well-equipped to take meaningful action across neurodiversity and disability spaces.

I offer …

~ Keynote addresses
~ Workshops and trainings
~ Breakout sessions
~ Panels and facilitated conversations
~ Virtual and hybrid events

Every talk is tailored to your audience, goals, and context. Topics may include:

Neurodiversity and Disability

~ Neurodiversity-affirming inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities
~ Moving beyond awareness to meaningful belonging
~ Disability narratives that focus on dignity and real-life experience
~ Supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan

Caregiving and Wellness

~ Sustainable caregiving without burnout
~ Mental wellness and resilience for helpers and leaders
~ Supporting families with both compassion and clarity

Advocacy, Leadership, and Systems

~ Advocacy with confidence and credibility
~ Building community engagement that actually works
~ Leading with empathy in complex systems
~ Creating change that lasts beyond the event

My audiences walk away with:

~ A deeper understanding of neurodiversity and disability realities
~ Practical strategies that can be used immediately
~ Language and tools that foster inclusion and belonging
~ Renewed clarity, confidence, and purpose

With nearly 25 years of experience in disability and neurodiversity spaces, I bring professional expertise, lived experience, and heartfelt storytelling together in a way that resonates. I don’t just speak to my audiences—I connect and join with them.

My credits include:

~ International bestselling author and editor
~ Trusted community advocate
~ Coach and caregiver concierge
~ Core leader at a multi-state behavioral health organization
~ Trusted voice in neurodiversity and disability communities

If you’re planning an event and want a speaker who brings warmth, credibility, and actionable insight, I’d love to hear more about your audience and goals.

I’m Catherine Hughes, and you can trust me with your audience.