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: Transitioning from an autistic teen to an autistic adult; The autism advantage – making the most of neurodivergent talent in the workplace; My positive approach to living with Asperger’s; How to survive as an autistic teenager; Autistic interests: my biggest saviour and my largest barrier; and The benefits of late diagnosis: self-awareness and self-acceptance.
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. Please note that the programme below is last year’s and will be fully updated for 2024 by the end of March.
Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
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09.45 - 10.10 | I was told I’d never be employed because I'm autistic! | Sez Francis, Autistic Content Creator |
10.15 - 10.40 | From exclusion to Vogue: how I used photography to accept my autistic self | Alex Heron, Autistic Trainer and Photographer |
10.45 - 11.10 | How I navigated through work life being autistic | Max J Green, Autistic Actor and Activist |
11.15 - 11.40 | Masking, gaslighting, thriving and autism acceptance | Joely Williams, My Autistic Wings |
11.45 - 12.10 | The autism advantage - making the most of neurodivergent talent in the workplace | Michael Barton, Author, Autism Speaker, Data Analyst and Musician |
12.15 - 12.40 | Insights from an autistic teacher | Chris Bonnello, Autistic Not Weird, Autistic Advocate, Award Winning Writer and Special Needs Tutor |
13.00 - 13.25 | The benefits of late diagnosis: self-awareness and self-acceptance | Brian Bird, Writer and Blogger |
13.30 - 13.55 | My positive approach to living with Asperger's | Alex Manners, Autistic Speaker and Author |
14.00 - 14.25 | Supporting my autistic children led to my own diagnosis | Venessa Bobb, Founder of A2ndvoice CIC |
14.30 - 14.55 | How to survive an office job as an autistic person | Lydia Stott, National Autistic Society Young Ambassador |
15.00 - 15.25 | How to survive as an autistic teenager | Natasha Baiguerra, Actor, Musician and Autism Advocate |
15.30 - 15.55 | Transitioning from an autistic teen to an autistic adult | Finn McGwyre, Autistic Content Creator |
16.00 - 16.25 | Autistic Ask Us Anything | Panel Q&A with a selection of our autistic speakers |
Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
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10.15 - 10.40 | How I express my autistic self through making comics | Bex Ollerton (Schnumn) |
10.45 - 11.10 | How autistic talent can thrive in the creative media industry | Moritz Valero, Autistic Filmmaker |
11.15 - 11.40 | Autism and media - sharing and harnessing autistic talent | Tony Rudd, VIBE Radio Manager |
11.45 - 12.10 | The autistic ventriloquist: finding my voice twice | Elliot Gower and McCow, Autistic Ventriloquist |
12.15 - 12.40 | How I advocate my autistic needs and how you can too | Niraj Shah, Autistic Advocate |
13.00 - 13.25 | Being autistic and transgender - my experience | Casper Dawson, Autistic YouTuber |
13.30 - 13.55 | Colours of sound: synesthesia and autism | Patrick Samuel, Autistic Creative |
14.00 - 14.25 | Autistic interests: my biggest saviour and my largest barrier | Connor Ward, Autistic Consultant |
14.30 - 14.55 | The road to full time employment and the barriers I still face | Alex Richardson, National Autistic Society Ambassador |
15.00 - 15.25 | Autistic Ask Us Anything | Panel Q&A with a selection of our autistic speakers |