OUR THINK TANK .

Insights, Expertise, Lived Experience

Our Think Tank unites neurodivergent athletes, researchers, and advocates to drive innovation and inclusivity in sports. Together, we challenge norms and pioneer practices that celebrate neurological diversity.

What We Do

A space for challenging old models and co-creating better ones.

Lived Experience Expertise

Every voice in our Think Tank is a voice of experience — we centre those who’ve been left out and honour all perspectives.

Ethical Research Collaborations

We back lived experience with ethically grounded evidence — shaping work that’s informed, equitable, and realistic.

Co-Design & Implementation

We design solutions with — not for — neurodivergent people, embedding sustainability and lived experience into every step.

Policy & Practice Change

We support governing bodies and organisations to rethink systems from the inside out — driving genuine, systemic change.

Our Focus Areas Within Sport

GRASSROOTS & COMMUNITY

Embedding neuroinclusion into every sports team and club.

PERFORMANCE PATHWAYS

Navigating intersectionality and nurturing future role models.

HIGH - PERFORMANCE

Building environments where all athletes are able to thrive.

WORKPLACE & WORKFORCE

Driving change through inclusive and neuro-affirming leadership.

Meet the Think Tank

Dr Izzy Moore

Associate Professor in Human Movement and Sports Medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Izzy leads research on injury, movement, and pelvic health in sport, with a strong focus on female athletes. She is actively involved in national EDI work across sport science, academia, and health, championing inclusive and equitable practice.

Shauna Clune

Assistant Clinical Psychologist in a Neurodevelopmental Team at CAMHS, NHS, Shauna supports neurodivergent individuals from assessment to intervention. Drawing on both clinical expertise and international sporting experience, she champions neuroinclusive sport as a tool for connection, confidence, and wellbeing.

Caragh McMurtry

Caragh McMurtry is the Co-Founder and CEO of Neurodiverse Sport CIC. Drawing from her lived experience as an autistic individual and a decade-long career as a GB rower—culminating in the Tokyo Olympics—she champions inclusivity at all levels, using her platform to drive meaningful change and support the next generation of athletes.

Paul Burrows

Paul Burrows, Police Superintendent, Director and Chair of Neurodiverse Sport is a stalwart advocate for neurodivergence in law enforcement and sport. A former competitive rower and national medallist, he combines expertise in risk management and governance with a passion for inclusive policy, mentoring, and leadership.

King’s College

From September 2025, we’ll be supporting a full-time PhD student in collaboration with King’s College London on a pioneering research project: Neurodiversity in Sport – From PE to Elite Performance.

Research Collaborators & Contributors

Bridging lived experience with academic insight.

Our Think Tank is enriched by a growing network of researchers, PhD and Master’s students, and academic institutions who share our vision for a more inclusive sporting landscape. We work alongside these contributors to inform and support ethically responsible research that places neurodivergent voices at the centre.

We’re proud to offer input into a wide range of projects — from participant recruitment and research design advice to connecting scholars with community partners across the sporting world.

If you're a current university student working on a research project, we'd love to hear from you. While we don’t offer direct research placements, we’re happy to support with participant recruitment and facilitate valuable networking opportunities within the sport and neurodiversity communities. If you would like our support, please download this research interest form and email it to info@neurodiversesport.com.

Upcoming; “Neurodiversity in sport: from PE to elite sport”

Upcoming; “Neurodiversity in sport: from PE to elite sport”

In Progress; "Neurodiverse Athletes: A Comparative Analysis of Individual and Team Sports Experiences"

In Progress; "Neurodiverse Athletes: A Comparative Analysis of Individual and Team Sports Experiences"

Published; "Developing inclusive policy and guidelines in sport: a call to action for sport governing bodies and individuals to support neurodivergent athletes." In Progress; “Time to think differently: Understanding the experiences of neurodivergent

Published; "Developing inclusive policy and guidelines in sport: a call to action for sport governing bodies and individuals to support neurodivergent athletes." In Progress; “Time to think differently: Understanding the experiences of neurodivergent athletes navigating pregnancy and return-to-sport."

Published; "Physical activity and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: perspectives on barriers, facilitators, and preferences. A scoping review." In Progress; "exploring how mental wellbeing is a barrier and facilitator of physical

Published; "Physical activity and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: perspectives on barriers, facilitators, and preferences. A scoping review." In Progress; "exploring how mental wellbeing is a barrier and facilitator of physical activity in women with ADHD." In Progress; "Exploring the experiences of women with ADHD in engaging in physical activity."

In Progress; "Exploring the experiences of PE teachers working with Neurodivergent pupils." In Progress; "Exploring the experiences of Neurodivergent climbers." In Progress; "Setting Priorities with Neurodivergent Young People in Sport and Physical A

In Progress; "Exploring the experiences of PE teachers working with Neurodivergent pupils." In Progress; "Exploring the experiences of Neurodivergent climbers." In Progress; "Setting Priorities with Neurodivergent Young People in Sport and Physical Activity Research."

In Progress; "The lived experiences of individuals with ADHD in high-level team sports."

In Progress; "The lived experiences of individuals with ADHD in high-level team sports."

In Progress; "An athlete’s perspective: How can neurodiversity in elite sport best be supported by organisations and key stakeholders?"

In Progress; "An athlete’s perspective: How can neurodiversity in elite sport best be supported by organisations and key stakeholders?"

In Progress; "Exploring the lived experiences of neurodivergent athletes who have retired from high-performance sport."

In Progress; "Exploring the lived experiences of neurodivergent athletes who have retired from high-performance sport."

In Progress; "Exploring the stressors that athletes with neurodiversity experience when competing at a high level." In Progress; "Exploring the experiences of those supporting neurodiverse athletes."

In Progress; "Exploring the stressors that athletes with neurodiversity experience when competing at a high level." In Progress; "Exploring the experiences of those supporting neurodiverse athletes."

In Progress; "A coach's perspective on the applicability of the 5Cs for individuals with ASD."

In Progress; "A coach's perspective on the applicability of the 5Cs for individuals with ASD."

Published; "Neurodiversity in elite sport: a systematic scoping review."

Published; "Neurodiversity in elite sport: a systematic scoping review."

A Commitment to Ethical Research

Research on neurodivergence has too often been shaped by a medicalised, deficit-based lens — one that dehumanises, marginalises, and overlooks the lived experiences of neurodivergent people.

We are actively working to change that.

Ethical integrity is at the heart of our research collaborations. We prioritise neurodivergent perspectives, amplify lived experience, and ensure that research reflects a holistic, affirming, and inclusive view of difference. Together, we’re building a more respectful and relevant evidence base for neuroinclusion in sport.