Category Archives: ADHD

The launch of Club Ausome

Yesterday, I soft-launched ‘Club Ausome’. This is what I am calling the work I am doing to signal-boost my friends who are neurodivergent or disabled, have a lot to offer, and are not getting the recognition they deserve. ‘Club Ausome’ consists of a weekly half-hour live event, with a different guest(s) each week, and aContinue reading “The launch of Club Ausome”

My Autism Acceptance Month talks

I just received an email with such lovely feedback from my talk yesterday, I just had to share: ‘Thank you also for a brilliant, informative event.We have received lots of positive feedback about it, such as:– Interesting and inspirational speaker.– Great to hear her personal story and tips around allyship.– Very relatable.– Pure honesty aboutContinue reading “My Autism Acceptance Month talks”

Exciting News about NHS Right to Choose!

I have just found out that ProblemShared now offer diagnosis and post-assessment support through the NHS Right to Choose scheme. ProblemShared have been offering neurodevelopmental assessments for some time, and have a sound reputation for thoroughness and quality of care. They are also the first Right to Choose provider in the UK to offer psychoeducationContinue reading “Exciting News about NHS Right to Choose!”

Making Job Descriptions neuro-inclusive

Question: Standard job profiles are not helpful, and may be off-putting to ND candidates. Any advice? Charlie Hart’s answer: It is important to review all job adverts, job descriptions, and person specs, to ensure they are neuro-inclusive, and do not disadvantage any individuals whose characteristics have no bearing on their ability to perform the role.Continue reading “Making Job Descriptions neuro-inclusive”

Question re: AuDHD and project work

Question: How can we better accommodate ND in project delivery in an industry where we are pressured with deadlines, reacting to change and delivering financially? Charlie Hart’s answer: Some neurodivergent people can really thrive and excel in a project environment, systematically ticking off deliverables, re-planning where things change etc. I love project work! My autisticContinue reading “Question re: AuDHD and project work”

Update on my ADHD diagnosis

This ran into two appointments, and required lots of additional evidence, because I am complicated. There were times when I didn’t think I was going to get diagnosed with ADHD, because the childhood evidence only just met the diagnostic threshold. Unfortunately, neither of my parents can remember much about the 80’s and early 90’s, andContinue reading “Update on my ADHD diagnosis”

Inclusion Calendar Events for Booking Ausome Charlie as a Speaker

I am getting increasingly popular as a speaker, so if you would like to book me for one of these events please get in touch soon to avoid disappointment: Friday 23 February – International STAND UP to Bullying DayMonday 18 March – Neurodiversity Celebration Week (almost fully booked)w/c 1 April – World Autism Acceptance WeekAprilContinue reading “Inclusion Calendar Events for Booking Ausome Charlie as a Speaker”

Time to Talk Day 2024

Hi, I’m Charlie, and I am neurodivergent, which means I am ‘neurologically different’; my brain is not standard issue.   Some of my neurological differences I was born with, and others I acquired. I was diagnosed Autistic, aged 42. Then with Complex PTSD, aged 46. I am now partway through ADHD assessment, aged 48. Before myContinue reading “Time to Talk Day 2024”