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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; navigating sensory differences in a neurotypical world; supporting autistic individuals during menstruation; gift vs disability: what does it mean to be autistic; from student to teacher: an autistic perspective on educational transition; 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 | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 09:45 - 10:00 | The importance of showcasing autistic voices | Connor Ward |
| 10:05 - 10:30 | A talk for my younger autistic self: what I wish I could tell myself | Remie Colledge |
| 10:35 - 11:00 | Autistic communication: how can we better communicate across neurotypes | Martine Van Driel |
| 11:05 - 11:30 | From strengths to success: empowering autistic talent for a thriving workforce | Michael Barton |
| 11:35 - 12:00 | Gift vs disability: what does it mean to be autistic | Joely Williams |
| 12:05 - 12:30 | Understanding rejection sensitive dysphoria: from daunting interactions to building confidence | Adelaide Saywell |
| 12:35 - 13:00 | Understanding the cycle: supporting autistic individuals during menstruation | Rebecca Ellis |
| 13:05 - 13:30 | Navigating the maze: healthcare challenges at the intersection of autism and chronic illness | Charli Clement |
| 13:35 - 14:00 | How the loss of my daughter led to my late diagnosis | Simon Preston |
| 14:05 - 14:30 | I don’t have a personality disorder, I’m autistic: saying goodbye to my misdiagnosis | India Blakemore |
| 14:35 - 15:00 | Navigating sensory differences in a neurotypical world | Lydia Stott |
| 15:05 - 15:30 | Overcoming autistic guilt: growing up in a world not built for us | Jess Chandler |
| 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 | Diagnosed twice: unpacking my childhood autism diagnosis as a young adult | Finn McGwyre |
| 10:35 - 11:00 | The autistic woman's guide to taking charge (of her own narrative!) | Arveena Kaushal |
| 11:05 - 11:30 | From student to teacher: an autistic perspective on educational transition | Chris Bonnello |
| 11:35 - 12:00 | Maintaining a career while being autistic | Richard Bass |
| 12:05 - 12:30 | An autistic person's experiences in school | Alex Manners |
| 12:35 - 13:00 | The transition to being my authentic autistic self: my unmasking journey | Niraj Shah |
| 13:05 - 13:30 | Being autistic and self employed: the autistic comic maker | Bex Ollerton |
| 13:35 - 14:00 | From challenges to triumphs: celebrating the autistic university experience | Victoria Ellen |
| 14:05 - 14:30 | The power of diagnosis: discovering autism at any age | Leanne Upton |
| 14:35 - 15:00 | Autistic marriage: the transition to living a two person life | Thomas Pittwood |
| 15:05 - 15:30 | The value of peer support for autistic parents | Ruth Jenks |
| 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
