Introduction from me: I am Charlie, my pronouns are she/her or they/them. I am bisexual, pansexual, and gender non-conforming. I am also multiple neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, complex PTSD). I have been a social media neurodiversity advocate since my autism epiphany in 2018, under the name ‘Ausome Charlie’ with an ‘Au’ for ‘Autistic’ in addition toContinue reading “Introduction Post for New Followers”
Category Archives: Inclusion
Grief Awareness Day
Grief Awareness Day, 30 August 2024. My experience of grief is atypical. Yes, I know the grief curve is only indicative, and it’s not a smooth line for anybody, but… For neurodivergent people, especially those with Alexithymia and Complex PTSD, it can be unrecognisable and baffling. People wonder: – How can I talk about suchContinue reading “Grief Awareness Day”
Autistic takes on hierarchies at work
Exactly this, thanks for articulating this, Autistic Callum. Here’s my take: Hierarchical seniority at work DOES NOT automatically equal better ideas, and more insight. This is one of the key reasons I eventually decided to become self-employed. I could not take any more bad decisions from senior managers ignoring intelligent people lower in the chainContinue reading “Autistic takes on hierarchies at work”
‘Double Rainbow’ webinar for Sunshine Support
On Thursday 15 August, from 8pm to 10pm UK time, I will be teaming up with Ollie Roscoe to deliver a webinar for Sunshine Support sharing our lived experience insights and practical tips about understanding and supporting young people who are both neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ and answering your questions. To attend, please register via EventBriteContinue reading “‘Double Rainbow’ webinar for Sunshine Support”
Introduction for my newer followers
I seem to have quite a lot of recent followers, and it is lovely to meet you all 🙂 Here is an introduction: I am Charlie Hart, also known as ‘Ausome Charlie’ which has been my social media handle since I first realised I was autistic in Summer 2018. That September, I was diagnosed autisticContinue reading “Introduction for my newer followers”
Evolving HR
Last year on 30 June, I left my permanent job in HR to become fully self-employed (well, employed by Ausome Charlie Ltd). This year on 1 July, I have refused to renew my CIPD membership. There are still too many employees, with protected characteristics and intersections of characteristics, who are not appropriately supported and notContinue reading “Evolving HR”
Disability Pride Month Speaker
Photo of Si Hart, a tall man with messy dark blonde hair and a light and dark blue striped t-shirt, over a Disability Pride flag (pastel red, yellow, white, sky blue and green diagonal stripes against a dark grey background). Diagonal white caption reads: Disability Month Month 2024. Speaker on Type 1 Diabetes and late-diagnosedContinue reading “Disability Pride Month Speaker”
AIM for the Rainbow has just updated the team page on their website
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AuDHD and resistance to self-marketing
I have received so much glowing praise and feedback recently from happy clients, and from neurodivergent friends who I have supported, some by message or email, some via recommendations and testimonials. If I was any good at marketing, this would be all over my socials, especially LinkedIn. That is what we need to do, right,Continue reading “AuDHD and resistance to self-marketing”
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