March with AIM for the Rainbow at London Pride

AIM For The Rainbow still have some wristbands spare for London Pride this Saturday. If you want to join us, let me know, but you need to be able to commit to meeting us outside Green Park station between 10:30am and 11am latest on Saturday morning Just let me know if you want to come,Continue reading “March with AIM for the Rainbow at London Pride”

About Ausome Charlie Ltd

About ‘Ausome Charlie’ Ausome Charlie can help you create an inclusive culture with psychological safety and belonging, enabling people with all kinds of minds to thrive, bringing tangible benefits. Charlie Hart (she/they) is an experienced, CIPD-qualified HR Analyst. She was eventually diagnosed autistic at the age of 42, after struggling for decades without understanding whyContinue reading “About Ausome Charlie Ltd”

I’ve got 99 problems, but my kids aren’t one

I am very excited to share that our awesome offspring Jay and Zee are both starting to write and draw content for Ausome Charlie Ltd. They are both currently working on illustrated articles about Pride, and what it means to them. We all have a lot to learn from their generation. I can’t wait toContinue reading “I’ve got 99 problems, but my kids aren’t one”

Happy Pride Month

I am very excited about Pride Month this year! This is the first time I have arranged a walking presence at London Pride (75 wristbands for AIM for the Rainbow, the queer volunteer team within Autistic Inclusive Meets). I have five speaking events confirmed so far for Pride Month about the ‘double rainbow’ intersection ofContinue reading “Happy Pride Month”

Neuroqueer Ambassador for Lady Rebel Club

Yesterday, Lady Rebel Club announced me as their Neuroqueer Ambassador. This raises many queries, which I am delighted to answer! I hope this will open up some really good conversations. There is nothing like respectful curiosity. Firstly, can I clarify that Lady Rebel Club is trans and non-binary inclusive. Otherwise, I would not be involved,Continue reading “Neuroqueer Ambassador for Lady Rebel Club”

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”

Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity

Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity:  The Power and the Paradox An informal discussion between Charlie Hart and Georgina Shute, exploring the complexities of neurodivergent self-identifying and labels, delving into the validity and impact of self-diagnosis. Gina:  Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity can be both powerful and paradoxical (something with two meanings that don’t make sense together).  MyContinue reading “Neurodivergent self-labelling and identity”

Neurodiversity and intersectionality

On neurodiversity (the uniqueness of all human brains) and intersectionality: We are each an individual product of our neurology and physiology and our life experiences.  No human fits any neat pigeonholes, so let’s treat all individuals humanely, whatever their characteristics. Why not offer “reasonable adjustments” to all individuals, so they can all thrive at work. Continue reading “Neurodiversity and intersectionality”

Sharing pronouns

Charlie specifies her pronouns in their auto-signature, on social media, in meetings.   Here is what her pronouns mean to them and why she shares them, in Charlie’s words: “She/they”, sometimes expressed as “she/her or they/them”, means that I do not mind being referred to using the traditional female pronouns or gender-neutral alternatives.  Although I do identify asContinue reading “Sharing pronouns”