Conscious I have not been around much recently here, I thought it’s time for an update. At New Year of 2021, I somewhat foolishly decided that I have lots of free time due to working from home, so I resolved to update my professional qualifications (as HR has evolved in 20 years). 15 months ofContinue reading “Finishing my CIPD Diploma in HRM”
Category Archives: Autism
My hopes for an autism inclusive future
Autism is a common neurotype. Forget all those misleading stats – the majority go undiagnosed. I wasn’t diagnosed until my early forties, after struggling for decades. Many families with one diagnosed autistic have many more who unwittingly camouflage and fly under the radar. Yes, autism runs in the family. Don’t assume you’re neurotypical. Society mustContinue reading “My hopes for an autism inclusive future”
Autistic burnout
#AutismAcceptanceWeek Autistic burnout: Before my autism diagnosis, I didn’t understand why I kept getting depressed. I did notice a link between juggling conflicting priorities e.g. a pressurised project at work at the same time as problems at home (e.g. my eldest was a frequently unwell baby), or two big work projects at the same time.Continue reading “Autistic burnout”
Growing into my weirdness
Weird Pride Day 2022 When I was growing up, I was never average, standard, typical… and that should have been fine. But I was bothered at school by the cruel taunts of bullies, who mocked me, calling me “square”. I strived to prove them wrong, that I was not a “square”, getting myself into trouble.Continue reading “Growing into my weirdness”
My normal face, deal with it
I’m at a gig with my husband (he’s in a bunch of bands). I’m sitting or standing or dancing on my own, but I’m not a pity party, I’m fine. My evening is getting ruined by a pissed woman (presumably neurotypical) who keeps constantly coming up to me and asking me if I’m ok. SheContinue reading “My normal face, deal with it”
Email auto-signature
I’d like to amend my auto-signature to this: Charlie (Ausome) Hart (she/they)HR Analyst and Neurodiversity AdvocatePhone number: Er, noMotto: I make no apology for my neurology #DifferentIsOK #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity #MakeNoApologyForYourNeurology
Anti-bullying week
#AntiBullyingWeek Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me… According to bullies over the years, this is me: Ugly Four-eyes Rubber-lips Square Dork Greebo Loser Slag Arrogant Mental Deluded… Unkind words hurt like a thousand cuts. Cuts that might seem superficial, but the wounds can be deep. They may neverContinue reading “Anti-bullying week”
Coming out story
#NationalComingOutDay I was sixteen when I first concluded that I was bi (thanks, Winona Ryder). I was open about this with my best friend, and my boyfriend at the time, but I was too embarrassed to discuss it with my family or wider social circle. However, the truth did come out during a sixth formContinue reading “Coming out story”
Neurotypical parents of neurodivergent kids
Unpopular opinion. Sorry, not sorry 🤷♀️ These are my thoughts about proud parents of neurodivergent kids… but parents who describe themselves as neurotypical, or think of themselves as “normal”. Neurodevelopmental conditions are hereditary. They LITERALLY RUN IN YOUR FAMILY! If your kids are ND, then you the parents are almost certainly ND as well. Yes,Continue reading “Neurotypical parents of neurodivergent kids”
Being an ally to your neurodivergent colleagues
Understanding the terminology – ‘neurodivergent’ and ‘neurodiversity’ ‘Neurodivergent‘ means having a neurological difference resulting in different cognitive processing and thinking. Basically, having a mind that works differently from societal norms. Many neurological differences are due to one or more lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Tourette’s. Neurodivergence can also be acquired,Continue reading “Being an ally to your neurodivergent colleagues”
Ausome Charlie 