Autism & ADHD Talks - Theatre 1
Gain insights from autistic and ADHD adults sharing their lived experiences in the Autism & ADHD Talks – Theatre 1.
Some of this year’s highlights include: Elizabeth Hawkins, speaking on processing the diagnosis: a teacher’s journey to understanding neurodivergence; Michael Barton discussing the mysteries of the English language: a communication minefield for autistic people; Alex Manners examining autistic learning: my experience through the education system; Chrissa Wadlow talking on school avoidance: my experiences with non-attendance as an ADHD mum; and Remie Colledge looking at why curiosity matters: autism, ADHD and eating disorders through lived experience.
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 26th June 2026
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 – 10.25 | For better, for worse: how my autistic identity online shaped my mental health | Adam Partridge | |
| 10.30 – 10.55 | Processing the diagnosis: a teacher’s journey to understanding neurodivergence | Elizabeth Hawkins | |
| 11.00 – 11.25 | AuDHD-inspired mindfulness: mental health and the AuDHD brain | Joely Williams | |
| 11.30 – 11.55 | Why curiosity matters: autism, ADHD and eating disorders through lived experience | Remie Colledge | |
| 12.00 – 12.25 | Insights from an autistic teacher | Chris Bonnello | |
| 13.00 – 13.25 | Breaking the mould: rethinking work for neurodivergent brilliance | Kate Peat | |
| 13.30 – 13.55 | Autistic and married: healthy communication in a neurodivergent relationship | Lydia Harris | |
| 14.00 – 14.25 | The art of understanding: learning the world as an autistic migrant | Eiman Munro | |
| 14.30 – 14.55 | Building simple rhythms for life as a neurodivergent family | Greer Jones | |
| 15.00 – 15.25 | Autistic learning: my experience through the education system | Alex Manners | |
| 15.30 – 15.55 | Neurodivergent ask us anything: a panel Q&A session | A selection of our neurodivergent speakers |
Saturday 27th June 2026
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.30 – 10.55 | School avoidance: my experiences with non-attendance as an ADHD mum | Chrissa Wadlow | |
| 11.00 – 11.25 | How kickboxing unlocked my potential as an autistic person | Arveena Kaushal | |
| 11.30 – 11.55 | My tales as an AuDHD dad of neurodivergent kids | Richard Bass | |
| 12.00 – 12.25 | Growing up autistic and my struggles towards self-acceptance | Loz Cadman | |
| 13.00 – 13.25 | My education journey as an autistic person: the triumphs and challenges I faced | Alex Richardson | |
| 13.30 – 13.55 | Why it hurt so much: understanding RSD through lived experience | Em Marks | |
| 14.00 – 14.25 | Finally having answers: my journey as an autistic woman diagnosed in my 40’s | Anna Lisa Goliasch | |
| 14.30 – 14.55 | Don’t let the intrusive thoughts win: having OCD as a neurodivergent person | Shaun Flores | |
| 15.00 – 15.25 | That’s not how it works: tricking an interest-based brain into taking action | Natalie Howells | |
| 15.30 – 15.55 | Neurodivergent ask us anything: a panel Q&A session | A selection of our neurodivergent speakers |