Category Archives: ADHD

No more blogs on this WordPress website

You may have noticed this WordPress blog page is no longer active. I have now moved to Substack for my blogs and multimedia articles, mainly because I find it much easier to use. You do not need to be a Substack user to read my articles and blogs, you can Subscribe and receive them byContinue reading “No more blogs on this WordPress website”

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 conversationContinue reading “Charlie Hart, Neurodivergent Keynote Speaker on Neurodiversity Inclusion”

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 – ALLContinue reading “Neurodivergent Blurts: Why did I say that?!”

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025

My calendar is filling up for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 17-23 March 2025 with four online events and a keynote already booked. If you want an engaging and insightful neurodivergent (AuDHD cPTSD) speaker with CIPD qualifications and >20 years experience in HR Analytics, book now to avoid disappointment. Email Charlie@AusomeCharlie.co.uk #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD

What is ‘Acquired Neurodivergence?’

The discussion on acquired neurodivergence, as explained by Charlie Hart, emphasises the inclusion of mental health conditions under the neurodivergent umbrella, aligning with Kassiane Asasumasu’s original definitions. The aim is to raise awareness about neuro-differences that are not lifelong, thereby promoting understanding and acceptance of acquired neurodivergence during Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025.

Progressing Neurodiversity Inclusion in 2025

In this keynote, Charlie will delve into the Neurodiversity Paradigm, shining a light on Neurodivergence in professional adults, particularly Autism and ADHD. She will draw on lived experience insights, professional HR expertise, and deep knowledge of evolving DEI best practice and emerging trends. Charlie will explain how and why to implement neuro-inclusion strategies at work,Continue reading “Progressing Neurodiversity Inclusion in 2025”

Intro post for new followers

I am Charlie, my pronouns are she/her or they/them. My adjectives are Autistic, ADHD, and Awkward AF. I am multiple-neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, complex PTSD), and I am bisexual/pansexual, and gender non-conforming (a queer AuDHDer). I have been a social media neurodiversity advocate since my autism epiphany in 2018, under the name ‘Ausome Charlie’ with anContinue reading “Intro post for new followers”

Alexithymia, community, and ‘jelly buddies’

I had an absolute blast at the Professional Speaking Association summit over the weekend, but I need to get real for a moment. Sometimes things can happen that make me feel incredibly disabled, and incompetent, and this can have a devastating effect on me, but not immediately, it is a delayed emotional response. I haveContinue reading “Alexithymia, community, and ‘jelly buddies’”

7 facts about my Complex PTSD

This World Mental Health Day, here are 7 things I would like you to know about my PTSD and complex PTSD (cPTSD, C-PTSD). #WorldMentalHealthDay #PTSD #ComplexPTSD #CPTSD I mention both because I self-identified complex PTSD, but my official diagnosis just says PTSD. Complex PTSD is not recognised by the medical profession; it is not inContinue reading “7 facts about my Complex PTSD”