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 IContinue reading “The Power of Self-Assigned Identity Labels”
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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?!”
Autism Acceptance Day and Week
Are you looking for an engaging and professionally credible autistic keynote speaker with expertise in neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace for Autism Acceptance Day, Week or Month? I will be in London on 1 and 2 April, and I currently have availability on both afternoons for in-person speaking events in London (or hybrid). Email meContinue reading “Autism Acceptance Day and Week”
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”
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”
Support Local Artists over AI Art
Rather than flooding social media with AI art, why not commission a local artist to create your images? Here, Piper Strange Arts captures one moment when I felt truly seen during my autism diagnostic appointment, and the moment I informed my employer. Yes, I texted the good news to my line manager, the HR SharedContinue reading “Support Local Artists over AI Art”
Autism and Correlating Physical Health Conditions
Have you heard of Dupuytrens Disease or Contracture? https://dupuytrens-society.org.uk/information/dupuytrens-disease/ Dupuytrens is more common in type 1 diabetics, and type 1 diabetes is far more common in autistic people. If you have type 1 diabetes, it is more likely you are autistic. We autistic people seem to me more likely to go around oblivious that thereContinue reading “Autism and Correlating Physical Health Conditions”
Ausome Charlie 