About Diversia
Diversia was founded by Catherine Parfitt in 2025, to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for building and supporting neurodiversity inclusion. She is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and believes that everyone can thrive in school, work and life when their differences are recognised, valued and accepted.
Catherine brings over 25 years experience in supporting individuals with neurodivergent differences including:-
· Dyslexia
· Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder* (DCD)
· Dyscalculia
· Attention Deficit* Discorder* (ADHD)
· Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
· Mental wellbeing
… and other specific learning needs
By providing accessible, practical, and effective study and training solutions for schools, universities, companies, and individuals, Diversia helps you to understand the differences and strengths behind neurodiverse profiles and unlock the potential of neurodivergent skills.
Whether you are a parent, employer, teacher or a neurodivergent individual, or just want to find out more about neurodiversity, Diversia has a service to support you: from 1-2-1 support, awareness raising webinars to in-depth professional training and tailored consultation services, we’ll work with you to discover the hidden differences behind dyslexia, ADHD, autism, working memory vulnerabilities, sensory sensitivity, mental health conditions and so much more….
* the terms ‘deficit’ and ‘disorder’ are used here as they describe conditions that have medical terms, which are in everyday usage. For some individuals, they may choose to identify with these terms and use them to communicate their specific needs to others. From a neurodiverse perspective, the focus is on natural variations and ‘differences’ that should be accommodated and accepted, rather than ‘deficits’ and ‘disorders’ that should be ‘treated’ or ‘changed’.
Our Aim
Our aim is to provide an engaging, individual-centred approach that supports the development of neurodiversity awareness, inclusion and specific needs.
At Diversia we equip learners, adults and organisations with tools, training, and resources that enhance knowledge, skills, and long-term performance in education and the workplace.
Our Vision
We envision a world where neurodivergent perspectives are fully valued and embraced for the unique contribution they offer, and where society is so inclusive that neuro-differences blend effortlessly into the fabric of daily life, rather than being viewed as a limitation.
About Catherine
Catherine Parfitt
Catherine originally trained as a Literacy and Numeracy teacher and worked in a prison education department with young offenders and adults. It was through this work that she became interested in dyslexia and neurodiversity and decided to train as a dyslexia specialist.
Before setting up Diversia, Catherine worked at the British Dyslexia Association as the Head of Accredited Training, where her role involved developing and expanding the training service, including short courses, practical teacher training and postgraduate level programmes in dyslexia and neurodiversity.
Catherine has worked in Higher Education as the manager of a Needs Assessment Centre, a dyslexia adviser and study skills tutor. She has worked in schools, prison education and mental health services, as a SENDCo, specialist teacher, adviser and assessor. She has also been a lecturer for the University of Brighton and Canterbury Christ Church University in special educational needs and inclusion, inclusive and assistive technology, and dyslexia.
Having received a dyslexia diagnosis herself whilst at university, and with two adult children who are neurodivergent, Catherine understands neurodiversity both through her own lived experience and through her extensive work with individuals across a range of neurodivergent conditions and learning differences.
