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 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 | A natural connection: how I learned to embrace my autistic brain by exploring nature | Laurence Mitchell | |
| 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 | Voicing stories: creative writing for autistic wellbeing | Trevor Wright | |
| 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 |
