BRAINZ PODCAST

Hulya Mehmet is a thought leader in children’s communication, a pioneering speech and language therapist, and a transformative author. With over 25 years of clinical experience and personal insight as a parent, she understands the confusion, fear, and frustration that families, educators, and professionals face when a child or individual isn’t communicating in expected ways. Too often, parents are told to “wait and see.” Educators and workplaces lack the tools to respond. Neurodivergent individuals are misunderstood or sidelined. Hulya is changing that. In 2004, she founded Articulate Kids, a specialist practice delivering compassionate, evidence-based speech therapy to individuals with complex communication needs — including autism and ADHD. Her work has helped thousands of children and young people communicate, thrive, and reach their full potential, often after other services have run out of answers.

As a powerful advocate for neurodiversity and a voice for systems-level change, Hulya challenges outdated models and promotes more inclusive thinking across education, healthcare and business. She also works with organisations and corporate teams to develop neuroinclusive cultures — helping leaders better understand, support and retain neurodivergent talent. Her recently launched debut book, Why Isn’t My Child Talking?, is already recognised as a must-read for those navigating communication differences. Her thought leadership has been featured in The Daily Telegraph, and she consults widely with schools, businesses, and institutions. As a trained leadership coach, she brings strategic insight to communication and inclusion at every level. Hulya is part of a growing movement that’s changing the way we think about neurodivergent people, not as problems to fix, but as individuals with untapped strengths, insights, and potential. Her work is helping to reshape the landscape across education, healthcare, and business, ensuring communication is not a barrier but a bridge. She’s committed to building a world where all individuals — regardless of how they express themselves — are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

In this episode, we discover the following:

1. The importance of communication in order to connect.
2. What is the most effective way to connect with ourselves and others?
3. How to become more authentic in our leadership.
4. How to move from confusion to clarity.

With podcast host Mark Sephton

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