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Michael Barton

Autism & Neurodiversity Keynote Speaker
Country or state 
United Kingdom
Available to 
Global
City 
Bristol
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
Europe/London

Personal Details

Bio

I give talks at conferences, workshops, schools and training sessions globally about my experiences of being on the autism spectrum. I also advise companies on their Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policies surrounding neurodiversity. My talks focus on the positive aspects of being autistic, which give people a more optimistic view of the future and break down the barriers autistic people face.

I'm the author of three books, "It's Raining Cats and Dogs", "A Different Kettle of Fish" and most recently "What Has Autism Ever Done For Us?". I'm an experienced speaker on autism, Asperger's syndrome and neurodiversity, having toured the UK, given over 100 talks to date and been featured around the media from Channel 4 and the BBC to the New Scientist magazine. I am also patron of CASPA, a charity based in South East London that runs youth clubs for young people on the autism spectrum.

I gained a Physics degree from the University of Surrey and now work as an E-commerce Data Analyst for Autovia, making me one of just 29% of the autistic population in employment.

In my spare time I'm an accomplished musician, playing jazz piano, bass guitar, drums and percussion (including spoons) with a variety of bands. On top of that I'm a black belt in judo and a keen rock climber.

Current position (2)

Autism & Neurodiversity Keynote Speaker

Data Analyst

The AA

Degrees (1)
Physics
University of Surrey
2010 to 2014

Presentations

Presentations (4)
The Autism Advantage - Making the Most of Neurodivergent Strengths in the Workplace
Making The Most Of Autism
How To Fit Round Pegs Into Square Holes

Title of the talk I gave on the main stage at the Autism Show in 2014

And Now For Something Completely Different

This was the title of the talks I gave during my 2014 UK Tour, which included 28 talks and received a lot of positive feedback.

Past talks (4)
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - Autism & Neurodiversity In The Workplace
TEDx Oxford
Oxford
January 21, 2023
The Autism Advantage - Making the Most of Neurodivergent Talent in the Workplace
The Autism Show
Manchester Central
June 11, 2022
The Autism Advantage - Making the Most of Neurodivergent Talent in the Workplace
The Autism Show
ExCel Centre, London
April 17, 2022
The Autism Advantage - Making the Most of Neurodivergent Talent in the Workplace
The Autism Show
NEC, Birmingham
June 24, 2022
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Books & Articles (6)

It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Jessica Kingsley,
2011
A Different Kettle of Fish
Jessica Kingsley,
2014
What Has Autism Ever Done For Us?
2022
Heroes With Autism
Mapping the language minefield for kids with autism
Autistic Scientists Might One Day Prove to Be the World's Saviours

Expertise (15)

Education
Health & Well-being
Science
Autism Neurodiversity Diversity and Inclusion Keynote Speaker Neurodiversity in the Workplace Inclusion and Diversity Autism spectrum disorder Aspergers Asperger Syndrome Cognitive and Social Neuroscience Motivation Business

Clients

National Autistic Society
Microsoft
Institute of Government & Public Policy
Deloitte Digital
Lloyd's
Dennis Publishing
Sainsbury's
Hootsuite
Protocol Education
Autovia
Signifyd
Ipsen
Endava

Awards & certifications (1)

Patron
CASPA
2015
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