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Katie Forbes is a creator, speaker, trainer, and the founder of Autistic Flair, a community-focused organisation dedicated to amplifying autistic voices to inspire change and foster understanding.
Drawing from her personal journey of overcoming the pressures of masking autism and dyslexia, Katie shares a compelling message of self-acceptance, resilience, and transformation.
After years of feeling the need to hide her true self, Katie reached a breaking point, which became a pivotal moment in embracing her neurodivergent identity. She found strength and support within the online autistic community, where she now connects with over 90,000 followers, offering a safe space for self-discovery. Her TEDx talk, “Autism is a Difference, Not a Disorder,” has resonated worldwide, encouraging many to rethink what it means to be autistic.
Katie has collaborated with leading organisations such as the NHS, Business Gateway, The National Autistic Society, and Reach PLC to promote inclusivity. Through her engaging sessions, she dismantles outdated stereotypes and invites participants to better understand what it means to be neurodivergent.
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.
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.
Katie draws on her personal experience to challenge the outdated view of autism as something that needs to be fixed or cured.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.
Katie Forbes’ keynote address at the NHS GGC Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Learning Event 2024 was brilliant. Her passion for creating a more inclusive workplace shone through every word, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. Katie’s personal story of living with autism resonated deeply with many attendees, with her honesty and vulnerability in sharing her experiences creating a powerful connection. We were particularly pleased that Katie offered practical insights and tools we can all use to create a more inclusive environment in the workplace. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Katie’s presentation was described as “inspiring,” “moving,” and “thought-provoking.” We would definitely recommend Katie as a keynote speaker who can truly connect with your audience and inspire positive change.
Katie – your talk deserves to be seen far and wide – it is an anthem in support of Autism and Neurodiversity and explains more in 12 minutes than a pile of books and series of documentaries.
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