It is estimated that around 1 in 66 people have autism but with long waiting times for diagnosis, the number may well be much more. Autism is a form of neurodivergency, meaning that the brain is ‘wired’ differently than that of a neurotypical person.

This talk will cover everything from the neuroscience behind autism, the typical signs and symptoms, to the advantages and disadvantages of autism. We will also discuss how autistic men and women can present differently, debunk myths and stigma around autism as well as sensory differences and the ‘double empathy problem.’

The world has been designed for neurotypical people and this talk will challenge how we can make it a more welcoming place for neurodivergent people and give you the tools needed to better understand the autistic mind.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm – come down early to grab a good seat!

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Dr. John Biddulph works in the field of autism as a trainer, mentor, diagnostician and lecturer. He takes part in the diagnostic process for children and adults as an associate at ASDirections. For the past 20 years he has been a freelance autism consultant. John is also a visiting associate lecturer at University College London, Anna Freud Centre and works with many NHS Trusts. John has delivered training to many and is in demand as a speaker at conferences on a wide range of autism-related subjects. John’s professional expertise in autism has the added benefit of being focused through the prism of his own diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition.