What People Say
I found the training session to be informative not just in regards to working with Neurodivergent colleagues in the work place, but for my work with neurodivergent citizens, helping me to think more about how I interact with them, how I record my views, what I’m using as evidence for assessment purposes, and to think about what is important to them and for them. I think I I’m better armed when planning for transition from school to employment experiences/opportunities. I also feel inspired to understand more, not from a diagnostic perspective, but from a lived experience viewpoint, what someone’s Autistic traits, or neurodivergence means for the individual.
The training was great for myth busting. I’m going to have the confidence to challenge the language of others and the assumptions particularly around anxiety, which I hear a lot.
Overall I thought David’s presentation was excellent. I could have listened to him for another 3 hours”
Social Worker, Manchester City Local Authority, UK
David Gray-Hammond is a trusted voice at the heart of our communities, and a powerful, speaker and writer. Their work on the neurodiversity paradigm, neuroqueer theory, and mental health bridges academic insight with lived experience, creating real, lasting change rooted in justice and collective care for Autistic, neurodivergent and disabled people. Highly recommended for any truly neuro-affirming event that wants to push the boundaries against neuronormative domination.
Helen Edgar, Autistic Realms, Autistic Advocate