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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; overcoming the challenges of bullying as an autistic person; a journey of self-discovery after a late autism diagnosis; gift vs disability: what does it mean to be autistic; from student to teacher: an autistic perspective on educational transition; and having a learning disability and being autistic.
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 | From target to triumph: overcoming the challenges of bullying as an autistic person | Max J Green |
| 10:35 - 11:00 | Autism, identity, and belonging: my journey as an autistic Arab in the UK | Eiman Munroe |
| 11:05 - 11:30 | An autistic person's experiences in school | Alex Manners |
| 11:35 - 12:00 | Diagnosed twice: unpacking my childhood autism diagnosis as a young adult | Finn McGwyre |
| 12:05 - 12:30 | Beyond the label: a journey of self-discovery after a late autism diagnosis | Charlie Kiley |
| 12:35 - 13:00 | The autistic opinion: developments in autism research and what they mean for autistic individuals | Oscar Hilder |
| 13:05 - 13:30 | I’m not aggressive, I’m autistic: being an autistic black professional woman | Kate Peat |
| 13:35 - 14:00 | Demystifying autistic maternity: challenges and triumphs | Lauren Fernandez |
| 14:05 - 14:30 | Autistic burnout: setting boundaries to protect regulation | Char Crawford |
| 14:35 - 15:00 | The autistic lorry driver: maintaining a career on the move | Stuart Harvey |
| 15:05 - 15:30 | Autism in Black and mixed heritage women and girls | Amanda Hind |
| 15:35 - 16:00 | Beyond labels: exploring the intersection of being autistic and trans | Michael Arhin-Acquaah |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | 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 | Connecting with other autistic adults to support one another | Jessica Dark |
| 11:05 - 11:30 | From strengths to success: empowering autistic talent for a thriving workforce | Michael Barton |
| 11:35 - 12:00 | Surviving mental health challenges: finding myself through late diagnosis | Brian Bird |
| 12:05 - 12:30 | From student to teacher: an autistic perspective on educational transition | Chris Bonnello |
| 12:35 - 13:00 | Finding joy and focus: the role of special interests in autistic wellbeing | Luke Poulton |
| 13:05 - 13:30 | Bridging the gap: creating a more inclusive media workplace for autistic people | Holly Smith |
| 13:35 - 14:00 | Diagnosis acceptance: understanding autistic identity | Mansuray Bzadeh |
| 14:05 - 14:30 | Unmasking the unknown: demystifying autistic puberty | Victoria Ellen |
| 14:35 - 15:00 | Being autistic and self employed: the autistic comic maker | Bex Ollerton |
| 15:05 - 15:30 | I'm autistic, I'm 30 and I'm trying to move into independant living | Sez Francis |
| 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
