Diversity – Page 5 – Ausome Charlie

Neurodiversity inclusion tips

We all have unique strengths and challenges, so understanding these is key because everyone has specific accessibility and support needs. Autism, for example, is a spectrum condition, which means that it affects people in different ways. It is unhelpful to stereotype people based on their neurological condition, so please do not make assumptions about whatContinue reading “Neurodiversity inclusion tips”

Human not Waxwork

Make-up free Monday, no filter. Have you ever wondered why I’m such a fan of TikTok filters and FaceApp etc? Well, I am not good at applying make-up, and I never have been, and don’t always have the spoons. I am also somewhat self-conscious about the scars around my left eye and eyebrow, from gettingContinue reading “Human not Waxwork”

Definitions

Understanding what is meant by ‘neurodiversity’ and ‘neurodivergent’ and some of the associated terminology. ‘Neurodiversity’ short for ‘neurological diversity’ is a portmanteau word coined in the 1990s. The concept ‘neurodiversity’ acknowledges that each human brain is wired uniquely; an incontrovertible biological fact. ‘Neurodivergent’ is an adjective to describe an individual, or a group of people,Continue reading “Definitions”

5 Years of Ausome Charlie Transcript Extract

Extract from my nostalgic monologue at the start of the 5 Years of Ausome Charlie online event with David Gray-Hammond, Katie Munday and Quinn Dexter on 8 June 2023 (see YouTube link at the bottom). “I have been flicked through the old tweets on my Ausome Charlie Twitter. I had been on Twitter longer, butContinue reading “5 Years of Ausome Charlie Transcript Extract”

Neurodivergent school kids with interoception and proprioception issues

Neurodivergent school kids with interoception and proprioception issues. I received this message this morning, from my friend Angela Loynd, of Umbrella Alliance: ‘I heard yet another story today about a young autistic girl refused a toilet break during class time at school, who then ended up wetting her pants as a result. I’m so sickContinue reading “Neurodivergent school kids with interoception and proprioception issues”

Neurodiversity is Neurological Diversity

Don’t worry about avoiding the word ‘neurodiversity’ after recent events. It is, after all, simply a portmanteau of ‘neurology’ and ‘diversity’, just like ‘biodiversity’ is just a portmanteau of ‘biology’ and ‘diversity’. Just like ‘ausome’ is just a portmanteau of ‘autistic’ and ‘awesome’ 😎 In Alice Through the Looking Glass, by Lewis Carroll, Humpty DumptyContinue reading “Neurodiversity is Neurological Diversity”

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”

What I enjoy doing outside work

I enjoy singing guest vocals in my husband’s band from time to time. I play acoustic guitar and sing. I am a keen run leader (England Athletics-qualified Leader in Running Fitness) and I teach people to run (Couch to 5K) and help them keep running regularly, in my village social running group Alvechurch Running Buddies.Continue reading “What I enjoy doing outside work”