We’re thrilled to highlight the work of Simon Preston, who is currently establishing a new time bank in Redditch specifically for the neuro-divergent community.
About Simon Preston:
Simon is a neuro-inclusion consultant and educator dedicated to helping organizations create environments where neuro-divergent people can participate meaningfully. With a background in leadership and systems design, his work focuses on removing structural barriers to participation.
Simon’s approach treats Recruitment, Retention, and Communication as a single coherent system. Key strategies for inclusive timebanking include:
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Recruitment: Using plain, jargon-free language and visual information formats
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Retention: Providing predictable, structured onboarding and matching based on sensory or social needs.
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Communication: Offering advance notice of changes and clear, literal language throughout
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The Meta-Strategy: Co-production—designing systems with neuro-divergent individuals, not just for them
Simon Preston led a training session in April 2026 and his slides can be found on our website by clicking here