Autistic Minds LIVE Cardiff 2024 Seminars
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Confirmed Seminar Speakers
A wealth of lived experience to share and talk about at this years Autistic Minds LIVE | Cardiff show with brilliant seminar speakers
While entry to the show is free, you will need to buy an “Access all Areas” pass to attend the seminar speakers sessions. get yours HERE now
You can also view a few of the seminars from last year’s Show in Cardiff HERE
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Leanne Mathers
Leanne Mathers
Managing the Transition Process:
Practical tips to aid a smooth transition
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Jodie Clarke
Jodie Clarke
Stop the world I want to get off
An introduction to autistic burnout in children and young people
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Sophie Mason
Sophie Mason
THINKEDI
Now you see me:
How to support service users that mask?
![Stephen Ash](https://autisticminds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FB-SpeakersStephen-Ash-80-800x425.jpg)
Stephen Ash
Stephen Ash
My experience with mental health and autism
Working alongside the NHS and the Senedd as a represented of Wales Mental Health and Wellbeing forum
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Angela Kingdon
Angela Kingdon
Celebrating Autistic Culture: Our Contributions and Impact
Autistic Culture Podcast host, Angela, explores the rich and unique tapestry of autistic culture, highlighting the significant contributions of autistic individuals to various fields, from the invention of the first stone tools to the advancements in technology and the arts. The talk will delve into the core values of autistic culture, such as deep thinking, pattern recognition, and a commitment to justice and honesty. By celebrating these contributions, Angela aims to break down stigmas, advocate for greater acceptance, and demonstrate how embracing neurodiversity enriches our society. Angela highlights to joy, resilience and creativity inherent in our community, surprising the audience as they discover the profound impact of autistic minds on our collective cultural heritage.
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Simone Buehner
Simone Buehner
Functional Medicine for autism and natural ways to support
What is Functional Nutrition?
· Overcoming common co-conditions with personalised nutrition testing
· Gut bacteria and its influence on autistic traits
· Foods that heal, foods that harm
· Various diets to consider
· Practical tips
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Amber Okpa-Stother
Amber Okpa-Stother
How to support neurodiversity in the work place
Despite being neurodiverse, 29 year old Amber doesn't let anything stop her! She has a job, drives and also presets on the radio, talking about all things disability and goings on in Manchester, where she lives. Their talk gives tips and advice to employees about how to do this with people who are neurodiverse.
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Dan Jones and Alex Watts
Dan Jones and Alex Watts
Dan and Alex from The Aspie World
One of our most popular Seminar Speakers! In this talk, Dan and Alex from The Aspie World will be discussing the parts of life where adult PDA impacts your daily life from not only an autistic person's point of view but that of ADHD also. Covering the ups and downs and also taking some Q&A.
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Patrick Samuel and Hakon X
Patrick Samuel and Hakon X
Visual Symphonia
Patrick and Hakon X have been at each other's side for over 20 years. In that time, they've recognised their neurodiversity as something that not only unites them and makes them allies, but also gives them unique abilities with which they face their challenges as partners, artists and performers as the dark rock duo Visual Symphonia. As a joint presentation, they'll be sharing how they've supported and enriched each other not just in their creative efforts, but daily lives as well.
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Laurence Sharman
Laurence Sharman
Autism and Intimacy (or lack thereof). OVER 18's ONLY
One of the least talked about struggles is the impact on experiences of sex & relationships due to struggling with social interactions. My talk aims to raise awareness of this.
Please note that this talk is for OVER 18’s ONLY
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Nicola Reekie
Nicola Reekie
I’m not too… I’m actually autistic
An inside view to help you understand why your child does the things they do. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences growing up in a world I didn’t understand.
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Paul Griffiths
Paul Griffiths
Late Diagnosis in Adulthood
Diagnosis at 56 - the challenges faced, assessment process, working to strengths, visual mind and how can recite information such as every King and Queen of Britain since 757 - how this memory aid has transformed into four fellowships - masking in my roles as Associate Director/Head of Health and Safety, with plus and negatives of this - personal executive functioning issues such as self care, money etc - need for routine - change of attitude since diagnosis
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Alex Swift
Alex Swift
Suggesting a way forward in how society views disability.
Working in Good Practice sharing for Audit Wales, and as Alumni of the Future Generations Leadership Academy, I am interested in innovation and unique ideas. Being autistic, I am particularly passionate about neurodiversity activism, and designing communities in a way that gives people dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life. In that sense, I see my love of music and local culture, as closely tied to my work in social improvement. My talk draws on my personal experiences.
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Hannah Ensor
Hannah Ensor
Founder of Stickman Communications®
Communicating about disability in a way that is understood and accepted by those around us is not easy. Attempts to explain are often seen as complaining or being negative. Other times people over react and only see limitations, believing that life with disability means constant tragedy. Actually what we want and need is to have people around us who understand the hidden challenges we face, can provide support when needed, and step back when it's not. Hear about some of the tips and tricks which have helped Hannah address these issues as she goes through life with a hypermobility syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and undiagnosed neurodivergence of some kind.
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Konrad Halabuda
Konrad Halabuda
How positivity and empathy can lead to incredible outcomes
When Konrad found out his son, Hunter, had autism, his life shifted. However, with love, understanding and the support of people around him, the family have used their experiences to shine a light on how positivity and empathy can lead to incredible outcomes at home and in work.
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Jordan James and Simon Scott
Jordan James and Simon Scott
The Neurodivergent Experience Podcast
Hosted by The Autistic Photographer, Jordan James, and Simon Scott, The Neurodivergent Experience is the weekly podcast dedicated to exploring the vast world of Autism, ADHD and Neurodivergence.
While our experiences may overlap, no two stories are the same. Through this podcast, we challenge the misconceptions and dive deep into our diverse experiences by sharing our personal stories with insightful conversations about living in the spectrum, alongside guest experts, advocates, and allies who are passionate about creating an inclusive and accepting world.
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Caitlyn Sheldon
Caitlyn Sheldon
Sharing my story
Caitlyn, a 24-year-old autistic entrepreneur, started a business in the tech industry after feeling marginalised and overwhelmed in traditional jobs. Drawing on her troubleshooting skills and love for IT, she launched her repair and support business, CVS-Technical. This provided a space for her to follow her special interests and follow her passions. Her company promotes inclusivity, welcoming neurodiversity and prioritises honest, straightforward customer interactions. Caitlyn's entrepreneurial efforts extend to advocating for autism acceptance in workplaces, supporting the LGBT community, and encouraging others to embrace diversity and see how valuable neurodiverse people are to the workplace.
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