The Power of Self-Assigned Identity Labels

Hi, my name is Charlie Hart, and I am also known on social media as ‘Ausome Charlie’. Yes, that is ‘Ausome’ with an ‘Au’ for ‘Autistic’– one of my self-assigned labels right there! I am a neurodiversity inclusion keynote speaker with a background in HR Analytics. Starting to Self-Assign Labels When I realised that IContinue reading “The Power of Self-Assigned Identity Labels”

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”

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.

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”

Neurodiversity ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series

Interested in my ‘lunch and learn’ webinars? See example blurb below, although the agenda and content is always tailored to suit the needs and demographic of my clients. Webinar Series: Understanding and Embracing Neurodiversity Understanding and Accepting NeurodiversityJoin us as we kick off our Neurodiversity Celebration Week series with special guest speaker Charlie Hart, alsoContinue reading “Neurodiversity ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series”

Neurodivergent or neurospicy?

‘Neurospicy’… This word is again a hot topic in the neurodiversity scene. Some people love it, some do not like it. And some don’t like the word ‘neurodivergent’. Here are my thoughts: ‘Neurodivergent’ is a deliberately vague and inclusive socio-political term that expresses in non-medicalised language that one’s mind works in some way differently fromContinue reading “Neurodivergent or neurospicy?”