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 free to ticket holders 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 27th June 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 – 10.30 | The power of connection: the mental health supports that actually helped me as an autistic student | Adam Partridge |
| 10.40 – 11.10 | Gaining and retaining employment: the secrets of ten years’ success | Michael Barton |
| 11.20 – 11.50 | Diagnosed twice: a journey of self-understanding | Finn McGwyre |
| 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 |
| 13.50 – 14.20 | Empowering the autistic jobseeker: using your strengths to find and stay in employment | Callum Gamble |
| 14.30 – 15.00 | Exploring autistic romantic relationships: moving away from deficit-based assumptions | Joseph Edge |
| 15.10 – 15.40 | Autistic ask us anything: Q&A session | Panel Q&A with a selection of our speakers |
Saturday 28th June 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Voicing stories: creative writing for autistic wellbeing | Trevor Wright |
| 11.10 – 11.40 | Autistic intensity: how I’ve learned to accept emotional and sensory extremes | Joely – MyAutisticWings |
| 11.50 – 12.20 | Autistic learning: my experience through the education system | Alex Manners |
| 12.30 – 13.00 | Adoption, attachment disorder, and autism: a unique journey of identity | Richie Smith |
| 13.50 – 14.20 | Helping your autistic students reach their full potential | Chris Bonnello |
| 14.30 – 15.00 | Growing pains: navigating the transition into autistic adulthood | Natasha Baiguerra |
| 15.10 – 15.40 | Autistic ask us anything: Q&A session | Panel Q&A with a selection of our speakers |
