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Gain insights from autistic adults sharing their lived experiences in The Hub Theatre 1, in partnership with Brain in Hand.
Just some of the topics include: empowering autistic talent for a thriving workforce; how I’ve accepted being autistic after my late diagnosis; gift vs disability: what does it mean to be autistic; from student to teacher: an autistic perspective on educational transition; disparities in autistic mental health across race; and from challenges to triumphs: celebrating the autistic university experience.
The Hub: Theatre 1 has a seating capacity of 80 and sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce sound levels in the hall.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive as early as possible before the session you wish to attend to save disappointment.
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:45 - 10:00 | The importance of showcasing autistic voices | Connor Ward |
| 10:05 - 10:30 | Achieving healthy time management whilst working: mastering your schedule from an autistic game developer | Holden Gatsby |
| 10:35 - 11:00 | Self-discovery as an autistic parent | Michelle Myers |
| 11:05 - 11:30 | From strengths to success: empowering autistic talent for a thriving workforce | Michael Barton |
| 11:35 - 12:00 | Diagnosed twice: unpacking my childhood autism diagnosis as a young adult | Finn McGwyre |
| 12:05 - 12:30 | Seeking calm in a chaotic world: navigating sensory challenges and supporting autistic people | Rachel English |
| 12:35 - 13:00 | From challenges to triumphs: celebrating the autistic university experience | Victoria Ellen |
| 13:05 - 13:30 | Empowering and supporting autistic students in higher education | Pavan Bhamidipati |
| 13:35 - 14:00 | Understanding rejection sensitive dysphoria: from daunting interactions to building confidence | Adelaide Saywell |
| 14:05 - 14:30 | Unravelling autistic alexithymia and its impact | Thomas Henley |
| 14:35 - 15:00 | Autistic travelling: accessible travel around the world | Alex Stratikis |
| 15:05 - 15:30 | Narrating neurodiversity: life as an autistic author | Rosemary Campbell |
| 15:35 - 16:00 | Autistic Ask Us Anything: Q&A Session | Panel Q&A with a selection of our autistic speakers |
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:05 - 10:30 | Gift vs disability: what does it mean to be autistic? | Joely Williams |
| 10:35 - 11:00 | Academic approaches to enhancing autistic education | Elli Brickwood |
| 11:05 - 11:30 | Thriving as an autistic entrepreneur: revolutionising workplaces with crime agency insights | Callum L Gamble |
| 11:35 - 12:00 | An autistic person's experiences in school | Alex Manners |
| 12:05 - 12:30 | From student to teacher: an autistic perspective on educational transition | Chris Bonnello |
| 12:35 - 13:00 | Being autistic and trans: facing double discrimination right now | Casper Dawson |
| 13:05 - 13:30 | Autism, puberty, and beyond: insights from research | Harriet Axbey |
| 13:35 - 14:00 | From burnout to thriving: empowering autistic wellbeing | Andy Smith |
| 14:05 - 14:30 | Disparities in autistic mental health across race | Melissa Simmonds |
| 14:35 - 15:00 | Adoption and autism: a unique journey of identity | Richie Bow Grace |
| 15:05 - 15:30 | How I've accepted being autistic after my late diagnosis | Alison Ashurst |
| 15:35 - 16:00 | Autistic Ask Us Anything: Q&A Session | Panel Q&A with a selection of our autistic speakers |
Thank you to our partners
