Neurodiversity education & consulting
Keynotes, workshops, and programmes that shift how organisations, schools, and teams think about different minds — led entirely by lived experience.
About Full Spectrum
"Growing up, I saw my struggles. Once I saw what I was good at — that changed everything."
Full Spectrum was founded by a neurodiversity advocate diagnosed with ADHD at age five. What followed was a journey from feeling isolated in a classroom — to keynoting the NZ Business Hall of Fame, speaking at Parliament, and being featured on TVNZ.
That journey is the foundation of everything Full Spectrum does. Not theory. Not frameworks lifted from a textbook. Real lived experience, channelled into practical, human change for the organisations and communities we work with.
Today, Full Spectrum works across schools, workplaces, tertiary institutions, and large-scale events — with warmth, credibility, and a message that actually sticks.
Why neurodiversity matters for your organisation
Neurodiversity acknowledges the natural neurological differences between brains — including ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Tourette's, Dyscalculia, and Dyspraxia. It shifts thinking from "what's wrong" to "what's different."
15–20% of the population is neurodiverse. The organisations and schools that actively embrace this aren't just doing the right thing — they're unlocking a genuine performance advantage.
According to Harvard Business Review and Divergent Thinking, organisations embracing neurodiversity are 2× more likely to meet financial targets and 8× more likely to achieve better business outcomes.
The Pūkare story
Long before Full Spectrum existed, Tom co-founded Pūkare Cards — a bilingual social enterprise built through the Young Enterprise Scheme. The product: a pack of 25 emotion-themed cards in English and te reo Māori, designed to help young people talk about their feelings and mental health.
The team generated over $15,000 in sales, distributed free packs to 17 schools, and won the BP National Excellence Award for Social Enterprise at the YES National Awards. Tom personally won YES East Coast Entrepreneur of the Year.
From there, the Pūkare Initiative was born — a youth-led mental health programme visiting schools across Hawke's Bay, sharing personal stories to normalise conversations about feelings, identity, and difference. The goal: inspire 1,000 students.
Offerings
Every session is tailored to your audience, context, and goals. Travel considered for out-of-Auckland engagements.
Keynote
30 – 60 minutes
From $800
Schools & community
From $1,800 corporate & events
Workshop
75 – 120 minutes
From $1,500
Schools
From $2,200 corporate & tertiary
Youth sessions
60 – 90 minutes
From $600
Schools, kura & youth organisations
Pūkare Initiative experience
Programme
3 – 5 sessions, custom
From $3,500
Schools, corporate & tertiary
Custom quote based on scope
Watch Tom in action
From a standing ovation at the NZ Business Hall of Fame to a TVNZ documentary — here's Tom doing what he does best.
NZ Business Hall of Fame 2023 — keynote speech · Standing ovation
Attitude TV / TVNZ — "Wired This Way: Tom Little" documentary
In the room
Who we work with
From school halls to boardrooms — Full Spectrum's sessions are adaptable across every context and audience.
Testimonials
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Tom was engaging and energetic. The concept of neurodiversity as a superpower really landed. He was very honest and self-effacing — hearing about his achievements meant he came across as genuinely credible. The interactive activities were really useful as an insight into what energises people and stresses them out.
Henry Ballantyne
Hawke's Bay Career & Transition Education — 30 attendees
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We have had a lot of positive feedback from staff. Tom has quite the public speaking gift — quite rare to see in somebody still so young. We look forward to continuing to work with Tom in this area.
Avondale High School
Staff professional development session
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You absolutely added to it, and everyone I've received feedback from has had such great things to say about you. I don't know if I have the words to express my thanks enough.
Fran Oliver
Runway Foundation event
Get in touch
Whether you're planning a one-off session or a longer programme — let's have a conversation about what's right for you.
Send us a message
Tell us a bit about your organisation, the audience, and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll come back to you quickly.
hello@fullspectrum.org.nzBased in Auckland · Travel considered for out-of-Auckland engagements
Not sure where to start?
That's completely fine. A lot of organisations are just beginning their neurodiversity journey. Get in touch and we can help you figure out the right fit — no commitment required.
Every session can be tailored from scratch.