The Hub: Theatre 1
Listen to the experiences of autistic adults to gain direct insights into your past, present and future, in partnership with Brain in Hand.
Just some of the presentations this year include: My positive approach to living with Asperger’s; Why masking can make autistic people vulnerable; How to survive as an autistic teenager; Insights from an autistic teacher; An autism friendly guide to periods; An introduction to sensory differences; The benefits of late diagnosis: self-awareness and self-acceptance; and The “invisible” Black female’s perspective.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Welcome and the importance of autistic inclusion | Connor Ward, User Experience Specialist at Brain in Hand |
| 10:20 - 10:50 | The autism advantage - making the most of neurodivergent talent in the workplace | Michael Barton, Author, Autism Speaker, Data Analyst and Musician |
| 10:55 - 11:25 | My positive approach to living with Asperger's | Alex Manners, Autistic Speaker and Author |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | How I navigated through work life being autistic | Max J Green, Autistic Actor and Activist |
| 12:05 - 12:35 | The benefits of late diagnosis: self-awareness and self-acceptance | Brian Bird, Writer and Blogger |
| 12.40 - 13.10 | How we involve the autistic community in the development of our product | Connor Ward, User Experience Specialist at Brain in Hand |
| 13:15 - 13:45 | The "invisible" Black female’s perspective | Lauren Fernandez |
| 13:50 - 14:20 | Dealing with your own sensory challenges | Laurence Mitchell, Ambassador for the Older Adult with Asperger’s, Author and Speaker |
| 14:25 - 14:55 | Why masking can make autistic people vulnerable | Christine Lion, Author |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Being autistic and transgender - my experience | Casper Dawson, Autistic YouTuber |
| 15:35 - 16:05 | How to survive as an autistic teenager | Natasha Baiguerra, Actor, Musician and Autism Advocate |
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:20 - 10:50 | I was told I’d never be employed because I'm autistic! | Sez Francis, Autistic Content Creator |
| 10:55 - 11:25 | Four years and counting - my adult autism diagnosis story | Kevin Chapman, YouTuber |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Autism and media - sharing and harnessing autistic talent | Tony Rudd, VIBE Radio Manager |
| 12:05 - 12:35 | Masking, gaslighting, thriving and autism acceptance | Joely Williiams, My Autistic Wings |
| 12.40 - 13.10 | How we involve the autistic community in the development of our product | Connor Ward, User Experience Specialist at Brain in Hand |
| 13:15 - 13:45 | Insights from an autistic teacher | Chris Bonnello (Autistic Not Weird), Autistic Advocate, Award Winning Writer and Special Needs Tutor |
| 13:50 - 14:20 | An autism friendly guide to periods | Robyn Steward, Autism Trainer and Author |
| 14:25 - 14:55 | An introduction to sensory differences | Georgia Harper and Sam Ahern, Channel 4’s “Are You Autistic?” Presenters |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Autistic bereavement: balancing autistic need with grief | Connor Ward, Autistic Speaker, Consultant and Vlogger |
Thank you to our partners
