Advocating with Authenticity and Compassion
For over forty years, I lived in that gap. I was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 47. Before that, I had spent decades trying to fit into a world that wasn’t built for me. I navigated workplaces, relationships, and society while undiagnosed, constantly feeling like something was wrong with me, when in reality, nothing was broken. I was just different.
Last year, I was made redundant from my job. For many, redundancy is a setback. For me, combined with the late diagnosis, it triggered a crisis. The uncertainty was overwhelming. My mental health suffered. I felt lost.
But in that darkness, I found clarity. I realized that I hadn’t just survived; I had learned how to fight the system. I had learned how to advocate for myself. And I knew I couldn’t be the only one struggling in silence.
That realization changed everything. It turned a low point into a turning point and also a blessing in disguise. That change led me here. To Neurodivergent Joy.
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Meet Ed
I'm Ed, a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD speaker who helps organisations better understand neurodivergent people through lived experience, practical insight and engaging training.
- Over 4 decades of lived experience
- A unique perspective of being autistic in the workplace and undiagnosed
- Someone who has learned to fight the system and advocate for myself.
- I currently have several talks ready to go and they can be adjusted to suit the audience.
- Most importantly, I offer a compassionate voice for all autistic people
