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Category Archives: Inclusion
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?!”
Reflections on Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
How do you feel about Neurodiversity Celebration Week? This is the sixth year I have been involved, in some way or another, and I love it, but with reservations, some of which are outlined below: Corporate Neurodiversity Inclusion is not Everything! Celebrating neurodiversity and including and appreciating neurodivergent people is not all about work! Yes,Continue reading “Reflections on Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025”
Charlie Hart Speaker Showreel
Need an autistic speaker for Autism Acceptance Month? Need a neurodivergent (AuDHD) speaker for Neurodiversity Celebration Week? Need a speaker with hidden disabilities for Disabled Pride Month? Check out my short showreel. #Neurodiversity #Autistic #AuDHD #Inclusion
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
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.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: Acquired Neurodivergence!
At 3:30pm UK time on Tuesday 18 March: FREE online panel event for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025. Chaired by Charlie Hart, this panel discussion with David Gray-Hammond, Katie Munday, Ollie Roscoe, Tanya Adkin, and new speaker Casey, will tackle the topic of Acquired Neurodivergence. We will be sharing our lived experience of differences which fallContinue reading “Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: Acquired Neurodivergence!”
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”
Ausome Charlie 