Speaking
Book an experienced autistic speaker to deliver a motivational and inspiring talk or keynote on autism and neurodiversity.
Our speaker amplifies positive, inclusive and respectful messages about autism to challenge stereotypes and break down barriers created by misperceptions.
Featured Topics
Neurodivergence at Work: How Words Matter and Why Inclusion Wins
Katie shares her personal story with neurodivergence, revealing how language can shape perceptions and influence success in the workplace. She highlights the strengths neurodivergent people bring while offering practical steps for organisations to nurture neuro-inclusive environments.
Embracing Neurodiversity: Practical Steps for Inclusive Workplaces
Katie shares her lived experience as an autistic and dyslexic employee and business owner, offering general best practices and practical accommodations to support neurodivergent people in the workplace. With her friendly and approachable style, she motivates audiences to embrace neurodiversity and create truly inclusive environments.
Autism is a Difference, Not a Disorder
Katie draws on her personal experience to challenge the outdated view of autism as something that needs to be fixed or cured. She invites the audience to rethink these terms and instead see autism as a difference—neither bad nor less, just different. Katie highlights the emotional toll of masking, where autistic people feel the need to hide their true selves, and stresses the importance of creating a future where everyone’s unique qualities are embraced and celebrated.
Meet, Katie Forbes
Katie Forbes is the founder and director of Autistic Flair.
Growing up, Katie faced negative stereotypes about autism and learned to mask her autistic identity, believing it would limit her potential. After experiencing autistic burnout, she decided to embrace her true self and found strength in the autistic community, realising there was no reason to feel ashamed. This led her to create Autistic Flair as a platform for connection and self-exploration.
Following her TEDx talk, “Autism is a Difference, Not a Disorder,” Katie devoted her professional life to helping others on their journey of self-discovery and working with organisations to foster inclusive environments.
Her work continues to challenge stereotypes and inspire change, empowering autistic individuals to celebrate their identities.