Blogs by Charlie

  • The Power of Self-Assigned Identity Labels

    The Power of Self-Assigned Identity Labels

    Hi, my name is Charlie Hart, and I am also known on social media as ‘Ausome Charlie’. Yes, that is ‘Ausome’ with an ‘Au’ for ‘Autistic’– one of my self-assigned labels right there! I am a neurodiversity inclusion keynote speaker with a background in HR Analytics. Starting to Self-Assign Labels When I realised that I Read more

  • Charlie Hart, Neurodivergent Keynote Speaker on Neurodiversity Inclusion

    Charlie Hart, Neurodivergent Keynote Speaker on Neurodiversity Inclusion

    What is Neurodiversity? How can we be more neuro-inclusive? And why? Charlie Hart – also known as Ausome Charlie – is a proudly neurodivergent (AuDHD) and queer (bi/pan) keynote speaker, HR professional, and neuroinclusion trail-blazer. With two decades of corporate experience as a CIPD-qualified HR Analyst, Charlie brings credibility and impact to the inclusion conversation Read more

  • Neurodivergent Blurts: Why did I say that?!

    Neurodivergent Blurts: Why did I say that?!

    One thing that helps me significantly as an anxious autistic adult with ADHD and complex PTSD: When others are understanding and non-judgmental when I accidentally blurt out the wrong thing, resulting in a mismatch between my intent and how I come across. Although I embrace my AuDHD neurotype, I have three hidden disabilities – ALL Read more

  • Let’s be real!

    This week, there has been a recurring theme in the neurodivergent circles I move in: It is time to get real! In one Zoom catch-up, not naming any names, but this powerful thing happened: The first person to be asked “How is it going?” asked in response whether we wanted to hear the masked version Read more

  • Autism Acceptance Month 2025

    My Autistic Diagnosis and Livid Experience How and why was I diagnosed, and where did this lead me? I am often asked how and why I was diagnosed autistic, what is even the point later in life?  Well, I was diagnosed aged 42 after struggling for decades and not understanding why. In 2018, I took Read more

  • Reflections on Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025

    How do you feel about Neurodiversity Celebration Week? This is the sixth year I have been involved, in some way or another, and I love it, but with reservations, some of which are outlined below: Corporate Neurodiversity Inclusion is not Everything! Celebrating neurodiversity and including and appreciating neurodivergent people is not all about work! Yes, Read more