Autism Talks
Gain insights from autistic adults sharing their experiences of home, education and the workplace in the Autism Talks.
Just some of this year’s topics include: how I survived late diagnosis and mental health challenges; gaining and retaining employment; navigating the transition into autistic adulthood; reasonable adjustments at work; how masking affects black autistic employees in the workplace; and using your strengths to find and stay in employment.
Sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce noise 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.
Friday 20th June 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 – 10.30 | Coping strategies for success: how I survived late diagnosis and mental health challenges | Brian Bird | |
| 10.40 – 11.10 | Gaining and retaining employment: the secrets of ten years’ success | Michael Barton | |
| 11.20 – 11.50 | Growing pains: navigating the transition into autistic adulthood | Natasha Baiguerra | |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | Reasonable adjustments at work: shifting from awareness to equity | Remie Colledge | |
| 12.40 – 13.10 | The cost of fitting in: how masking affects black autistic employees in the workplace | Kate Peat | |
| 13.40 – 14.10 | Empowering the autistic jobseeker: using your strengths to find and stay in employment | Callum Gamble | |
| 14.20 – 14.50 | Understanding my identity: my experience as a late diagnosed autistic woman | Phil Wroe | |
| 15.00 – 15.30 | Unspoken feelings: why our language for emotions doesn’t work for autistic people | Emma Ahern | |
| 15.40 – 16.10 | Autistic Ask Us Anything: Q&A session | Panel Q&A with a selection of our autistic speakers |
Saturday 21st June 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Applying for access to work: the government’s best-kept secret for disabled employees | Lydia Stott | |
| 11.10 – 11.40 | Thriving autisticly in the world of work: knowing your needs and your worth | Eiman Munro | |
| 11.50 – 12.20 | Autistic learning: my experience through the education system | Alex Manners | |
| 12.30 – 13.00 | Diagnosed twice: a journey of self-understanding | Finn McGwyre | |
| 13.20 – 13.50 | Helping your autistic students reach their full potential | Chris Bonnello | |
| 14.00 – 14.30 | Adoption, attachment disorder, and autism: a unique journey of identity | Richie Smith | |
| 14.40 – 15.10 | Overcoming eating disorders: how being autistic affected my relationship with food | Fiona Hollings | |
| 15.20 – 15.50 | Autistic Ask Us Anything: Q&A session | Panel Q&A with a selection of our autistic speakers |
