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Consultancy
Having worked in media for nearly five years, I now offer consultancy services, in a bid to improve industry neurodiversity.
I can discuss the following areas. Of course, get in touch if you'd like me to cover something else.
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My experience of working in TV and media
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Being an assistant producer on new BBC series Inside Our Autistic Minds (now on iPlayer)
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Making into the media being neurodivergent and how to grow your career
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Media representation of neurodiversity
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Accessibility and reasonable adjustments in the media
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Reaching neurodivergent talent and recruitment processes
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Working day-to-day with neurodivergent talent
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Perspectives from the Neurodiverse Media Community
Drop me an email to talk more.
What can you expect from my neurodiversity training?
... and much more!
Here are just a selection of the things I've done so far.
PACT Neurodiversity article
In November 2022, I wrote on PACT's website about the cultural and commercial importance of hiring minds that think differently.
Neurodiversity Breakfast with IMG Studios
In September 2022, I spoke to staff at sports production company IMG Studios about being autistic and how we can improve.
PACT/thinkBIGGER! panel with Steve Brown
In September 2022, I joined Steve Brown on a panel discussing disability in TV as part of National Inclusion Week.
Appearance at The Autism Show
In June 2022, I spoke at The Autism Show in Manchester, reflecting on my experiences in TV and on Chris Packham's Inside Our Autistic Minds.
Interview with SIGN for Industry Voices
In January 2021, I was interviewed as part of research conducted by the Screen Industries Growth Network.
The Neurodiverse Media Community
In August 2020, I set up the Neurodiverse Media Community, a private group on Facebook. It is still growing in members.
BBC Diversi-tea Staff Stories event
In February 2020, I addressed colleagues at the BBC at MediaCityUK and described how a diagnosis 'changed my life'.
Workshops with neurodiverse charity
In October 2020, I teamed up with Starling, who provide inclusive creative workshops for socially isolated young people.
Interview with the National Autistic Society
In June 2020, I spoke to the UK's leading autism charity about the importance of the representation in the media.
Full Nations and Regions Conference speech
In 2018, I spoke at a media conference in Salford encouraging the industry not to just 'paint stereotypes', but to 'draw a rainbow of life'.
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