Autism Through an Anthropological Lens: Culture, Identity and Belonging

Neurodivergence is experienced through culture, race, gender, class, disability and other parts of identity. This session moves beyond a single universal story.

You will leave with a broader, more culturally aware lens and questions that lead to more equitable support.

Who it’s for

This webinar is for neurodivergent professionals who want practical insight into their own working lives, and for managers, HR and People teams, DEI and L&D professionals, educators, coaches, practitioners, colleagues and allies who want to make neuroinclusion more informed and useful. You do not need a diagnosis or prior specialist knowledge to attend.

What you’ll explore

• How culture shapes language, recognition and responses to difference
• Why assessment and support systems may not work equally for everyone
• How overlapping identities affect visibility, safety and belonging
• Ways to design inclusion around the whole person rather than one label

How the session works

Explore research and lived experience through anonymous polls, short games, realistic scenarios and optional reflection. Participate by voice, chat or polls, or simply listen. There is no cold-calling and cameras are optional.

ACCESSIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION

Live automated captions are available. Cameras and microphones are optional. You can participate by voice, chat, anonymous Mentimeter activities or quiet reflection, and you may pass, pause or step away at any time. To discuss another access need, use Eventbrite’s Contact the organiser option. Please do not include private medical information in public questions.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Nat Hawley is the founder of Divergent Thinking, a UK neuroinclusion consultancy. Nat combines neurodivergent lived experience, an MSc in Applied Neuroscience and extensive workplace delivery experience. His approach turns research and real-world insight into clear, ethical and practical action.

ABOUT DIVERGENT THINKING

Divergent Thinking helps organisations turn good intentions into practical neuroinclusion through evidence-informed training, consultancy, coaching, workplace needs assessments and audits.

Explore Divergent Thinking’s neuroinclusion training, consultancy and support

This educational webinar cannot assess or diagnose anyone and does not replace individual clinical, legal or therapeutic advice.

A recording will be shared with everyone who registers. A personalised certificate of attendance is an optional £5 add-on, issued after live attendance is verified; it is not included with admission.

CHOOSE THE TICKET THAT WORKS FOR YOU

All admission tiers include the same live webinar, optional activities, Q&A and recording. A personalised certificate of attendance is an optional £5 add-on, issued after live attendance is verified; it is not included with admission.

Standard Admission: £15. Choose this if you can pay the standard rate.

Supported Admission: £5. Choose this if the standard price is a stretch; one supported place per order.

Supporter Admission: £25. Contribute more to help keep community places accessible and support future webinars.

Free concession — cost is a barrier: 20 places for jobseekers, students, unpaid carers, people on low incomes, or anyone who would otherwise struggle to attend. No proof or explanation needed; one per person. Check checkout for current availability.

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