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”
Category Archives: Diversity
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”
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
Celebrating Audre Lorde’s Impact on DEI
“We don’t live single-issue lives” – Audre Lorde As we mark LGBT+ History Month in the UK and Black History Month in the USA, this is the perfect time to honour the legendary Audre Lorde – a Black lesbian feminist, poet, and activist. Long before intersectionality became a key concept in DEI, Lorde was livingContinue reading “Celebrating Audre Lorde’s Impact on DEI”
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”
TERF filter
I just got called a ‘groomer’ on Facebook by a friend in the village who I have known since 2005, due to my cover photo. Blocked, and Ben had better not send me a cheery ‘alright Charlie’ next time our paths cross. Anyway, here is the photo if anybody else would like to use itContinue reading “TERF filter”
Open Letter to Wes Streeting from AIM for the Rainbow about puberty blockers ban
Today, AIM’s CEO Emma Dalmayne handed an open letter from AIM for the Rainbow to The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP. In this letter, we collectively voice the autistic community’s concerns about the ban on puberty blockers, and the resulting increased risk of suicide for young trans people (30 second video with captions). Please signContinue reading “Open Letter to Wes Streeting from AIM for the Rainbow about puberty blockers ban”
My pronouns: What and why?
It is International Pronouns Day so here is what my pronouns mean and why I share them. “She/they” (or I sometimes express this “she/her or they/them”) means that I am happy for you to refer to me using the traditional female pronouns (she/her) or standard gender-neutral alternatives (they/them/their). Although I do identify as a woman andContinue reading “My pronouns: What and why?”
National Coming Out Day 2024
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 form residentialContinue reading “National Coming Out Day 2024”
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