Autism, Sex and Relationships: An Honest, Inclusive Conversation

Sex, intimacy and relationships are part of adult life, yet neurodivergent experiences are often ignored or stereotyped. This session offers an honest, respectful and practical conversation about autism, sex and relationships.

You will leave with clearer language and practical tools for safer, more respectful relationships.

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 communication, sensory experience and expectations can shape intimacy
• The importance of consent, autonomy and explicit communication
• Common myths and the harm created by infantilisation or assumption
• Practical ways to communicate needs, boundaries and preferences

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

Recommended for adults aged 18+. The session is educational and does not provide therapy or individual clinical advice.

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 your ticket

Standard Admission is £15 including Eventbrite fees. Choose this if you can comfortably afford it or your employer is paying; your booking helps keep this series accessible.

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 is needed. One place per person; availability is shown at checkout. Every admission ticket includes the same webinar 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.

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