Category Archives: AuDHD

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

This Mental Health Awareness Week, I have no paid work, but I plan to publish free content about mental health every day. YouTube (4 minutes) for Speakers Collective Transcript: I’m Charlie and I am neurodivergent. That means neurologically different; my brain is not standard issue. Some of my neuro differences I was born with, othersContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Week 2024”

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”

Professional Membership of the Professional Speaking Association

I am happy to share that I am now officially a Professional Member of the Professional Speaking Association! When I left my permanent HR job in June 2023 to turn my side quest neurodiversity inclusion into my main mission, I expected to do one or two speaking events some months but mainly do HR EDI consultancy.Continue reading “Professional Membership of the Professional Speaking Association”

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”

Confident persona, self-doubting psyche

I have absolutely loved my three corporate and three public online speaking events so far this week for Neurodiversity Celebration Week. I am in my element! I am looking forward to an in-person event in London this afternoon with my neurodiversity bestie, Lucy Hobbs. But now, being autistic, and anxious, I must listen to theContinue reading “Confident persona, self-doubting psyche”

Acquired Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity Celebration Week

I’m seeing many social media posts about how Neurodiversity Celebration Week celebrates neurodevelopmental differences but not acquired neurodivergence. That could really piss on my parade, and I am really enjoying this week; I’m in my element really. And so, I feel the need to share my perspective. This does not make my perspective right andContinue reading “Acquired Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity Celebration Week”

I’ll be weird if I want to

Weird Pride Day poem by Charlie Hart (Ausome Charlie) I’ll be weird if I want to,As peculiar as I like.If you think I should fit in,Well, you can take a hike! Weird can be wonderful,Subversion is such fun.So, take your dull conformity,And hoy it in the sun! As queer as I want to be.Queerness is not a sin.TakeContinue reading “I’ll be weird if I want to”