Making An Autistic Living

The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub will be welcoming Pete Wharmby who will be talking about making a living as an autistic person. This talk is part of a series of activities arranged as part of the University of Reading's Disability History Month, aimed at promoting awareness, understanding, and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in line with the theme centred around Employability and Livelihood. The content of this talk is suitable for all to attend and will be recorded. There will be time for questions.

Pete is an autistic speaker, writer, tutor and parent, who is working to improve autism acceptance in society by sharing insights and experiences of autism to the widest possible audience. He has spoken at many conferences and events, often as the keynote speaker, on topics such as autism in education, the experience of autistic students and teachers, the importance of monotropism and special interests and much more.

The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is a new initiative, funded by University of Reading Alumni. The aim of the Hub is to bring together autistic people, their families, practitioners and researchers to co-produce and deliver neurodiversity-affirming activities that support autistic young people and their families to thrive and flourish.

If you have any questions about the Hub or any of our events, please contact cfaevents@reading.ac.uk