Listen to the experiences of autistic adults to gain direct insights into your past, present and future, in partnership with Autism Assemble.
Just some of the subjects covered this year include: insights from an autistic teacher; perception and misconception – living with an invisible disability; being diagnosed in middle age; thriving as an autistic woman; and autism and bereavement.
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 | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30 – 11.00 | What is Autism Assemble? - The new online multi-media autism support group | Connor Ward, Autistic Speaker, Consultant and Vlogger |
| 11.05 – 11.35 | My autism success story - From school to employment and beyond | Michael Barton, Author, Autism Speaker, Data Analyst and Musician |
| 11.40 – 12.10 | My time at school - The experiences and challenges I faced | Alex Manners, Asperger's Champion, Author and Presenter |
| 12.15 – 12.45 | Imagination/executive function: My biggest flaw | Tom Bowes, Blogger |
| 12.50 - 13.20 | Thriving as an autistic woman, unintentional gaslighting, and autism acceptance | Joely Williiams, Autistic Award Winning Speaker and Author |
| 13.25 – 13.55 | How being diagnosed at 44 changed my life for the better | Kelly Grainger, Co-founder of Hudia |
| 14.00 – 14.30 | Button Moon sings the blues: Being autistic in the music industry | Robin Jax, Record Label Owner and Musician with Autism |
| 14.35 – 15.05 | Being an autistic teacher: My journey | Hannah Bleasby, Lecturer in Health and Social Care |
| 15.10 – 15.40 | How accepting my autism enabled me to help others | Kathryn Moore |
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30 – 11.00 | What is Autism Assemble? - The new online multi-media autism support group | Connor Ward, Autistic Speaker, Consultant and Vlogger |
| 11.05 – 11.35 | The power of autism - Life, career, and success | Dan Jones (The Aspie World), Autistic YouTuber |
| 11.40 – 12.10 | 18 months and counting - My adult autism diagnosis story | Kevin Chapman, Autism Family YouTuber |
| 12.15 – 12.45 | How to survive secondary school being autistic | Lauren Smith, Author |
| 12.50 – 13.20 | It’s not about what you can’t do, It’s about what you can do! | Adam Baker, Retail Assistant at Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier |
| 13.25 – 13.55 | Insights from an autistic teacher | Chris Bonnello, Special Needs Tutor, Former School Teacher and Multi-Award Winning Writer (Autistic Not Weird) |
| 14.00 – 14.30 | Perception and misconception - Living with an invisible disability | George Quinney, Disability Manager at Solihull Moors FC |
| 14.35 – 15.05 | It's okay not to cry - Autism and bereavement | Ella Tabb (Purple Ella), Autistic Speaker and Content Creator |
| 15.10 – 15.40 | I was told I would never be employed because I'm autistic! | Sez Francis, Autistic Content Creator |
Thank you to our partners
