NEURODIVERSITY, AUTISM & ASPERGER'S TALKS
I present educational and motivational talks on living, my time at school and working with Autism and Asperger’s, helping audiences better understand neurodiversity while inspiring people to never let their circumstances hold them back.
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Drawing on lived experience, I speak to companies, NHS Trusts, law firms, universities, schools, and charities across the UK and internationally. Past clients include Coca-Cola, Linklaters, Lloyds Banking Group, Shell Energy, B&Q, and the University of Chester.
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Talks are typically 40 minutes plus Q&A (around 1 hour in total) and can be adapted to suit your audience. I’m available for on-site or online talks, as well as panels, conferences, and training sessions.
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To book me to speak at your event, please contact:
alex@thealexmanners.com
Services
Company Awareness Talks
Teacher & Staff Talks
Student Positivity Talks
Online Talks
Panel Events
Training & Consultancy
My Talks
"My Life Living with Asperger's"
This is my main talk which I have presented to many companies, organisations, NHS Trusts and universities. My aim is to educate and inspire people with my story and help them to understand people with Asperger's better.
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Have you ever wondered:
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What Asperger's is
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How small sensory experiences, like ticking radiators, can become overwhelming
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The impact of sensory sensitivities, such as clothing discomforts
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How literal thinking shapes the way people with Asperger’s
understand the world
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Why school can be a particularly stressful place for a child with Asperger’s
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What a meltdown is and how it feels
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Why autistic children often have a bad relationship with their siblings
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The intensity of special interests such as football and bins
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What an Asperger’s Superpower is
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Find out the above and more by booking me to present this talk!
"Asperger's in the Workplace"
I have presented this talk to many different companies and law firms to show them how valuable people with Asperger's can be to a business and how to make interviews and workplaces more accessible.
Have you ever wondered:​
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What Asperger’s is
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What Asperger’s is like to live with
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How to make job adverts more accessible
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The valuable skills and strengths individuals with Asperger’s can
bring to a workplace
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Why people with Asperger’s can be such great employees
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How small adjustments can improve the interview experience
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Simple, low-cost ways to create a more inclusive workplace
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Why autism is not just a male condition
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Find out the above and more by booking me to present this talk!
"Asperger's Through my Eyes"
This particular talk gives an insight into how my Asperger's can change the way I do everyday tasks and how I live my life.
Have you ever wondered:
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Why everyday tasks like filling in forms can feel overwhelming
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How public signs and information can be so confusing
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My experiences with the phonetic alphabet and why I find it challenging
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How difficult it can be to answer exam questions when they’re
not clearly understood
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The strengths and advantages of thinking differently
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What it means to live in a highly sensory world
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Why holidays can often be stressful
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How public transport and driving have helped me build independence
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Find out the above and more by booking me to present this talk!
"My Time at School"
I have presented this talk to teachers and staff at many schools and colleges. During this talk I share my experiences from my time at school to help educate individuals about what school can be like for someone with Asperger's and how to support us.
Have you ever wondered:
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Why school can feel like prison
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What school life can be like for a child with Asperger’s
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How wearing a school uniform made me feel like I was hiding my true self
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Why I brought my passion for football into every lesson
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Why Sundays felt so stressful and difficult for me
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Practical ways to support a child with Asperger’s in school
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How one individual can have such a detrimental effect on a student
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Why sixth form can be a better environment for someone with Asperger’s
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Find out the above and more by booking me to present this talk!
"My positive approach to living with Autism"
I have presented this talk at many different schools and colleges to inspire students to never let their circumstances hold them back from what they want to achieve.
Have you ever wondered:
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What it’s like growing up with Autism
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The realities of school life for someone with Autism
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Why I found homework particularly challenging and stressful
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How and why I brought my passion for football into everyday learning
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Ways schools can better support students with Autism
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The reasons behind my positive outlook on having Autism
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Why I still find joy and comfort in children’s television as an adult
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My determination to never give up on my ambitions
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How much you can achieve when you refuse to let your circumstances define you
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Find out the above and more by booking me to present this talk!
"Positivity" Talk
I have presented this talk to pupils in many schools to inspire them and to show them that they can achieve anything. This particular talk is shorter than the others lasting around 20 minutes.
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Talk Content:
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What Asperger’s is and how it affects me
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My life living with Asperger’s including motivational and positive stories from my life
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Stories from my time at both primary & secondary school
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My positive outlook towards my Asperger’s and how I am “Pursuing my Passions”
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My life now and the things I am doing
6 NEW "Pick & Mix" Talks
​I have put together a series of 6 individual talks, each focussing on a different autistic trait or characteristic. You can book me to present all 6 talks as a whole package or choose any number that you would like me to present. I can present both online or on-site and can present these talks on the same day or on different days.
Talks to choose from:
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Autism & Sensory Differences
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Autism & Stress
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Autism & Special Interests
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Autism, Communication & Language
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Autism, Change and Repetitive Behaviours
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What Autism is Not
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Online Webinar Talks
I can present any of the talks above as online webinars via services such as Zoom. I have presented to people all over the globe and one of my online talks to a bank reached 345 people. I also had one of my talks videoed which can be purchased as a "Video Talk".
Consultancy
I also offer consultancy and have so far worked with sports clubs and train stations/companies to educate them on how to make their environments Autism friendly. If you would like to know how to make your workplace, shop, stadium etc more Autism friendly then please get in touch with me for more details.
Testimonials
Zurich Insurance
“Alex recently gave a lunchtime talk in our London office about his experiences living with Asperger’s and I was straightaway impressed by his entrepreneurial skills reaching out to us directly to propose giving this talk off of his own back. The talk was fantastic, he was completely undaunted by giving this presentation in front of a large crowd and he was a very charismatic speaker, enthralling the crowd for a great session. I would definitely have him back for another talk, and look forward to seeing his progress in the future as he looks to pursue a career in the media.”
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Direct Line
“Thank you so much for sharing your story, its been so enlightening and informative.”
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BDB Pitmans
“Yesterday, BDB Pitmans had the pleasure of hosting Alex Manners for a webinar on his life living with Asperger's. It was such an inspiring and motivating talk, and I would encourage any organisation wanting to know more about Asperger's to get in touch with Alex and ask him to present. His passion, positivity, and sense of humour are something we can all learn from”.
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Ford
“Thank you Alex Manners for delivering such a powerful, engaging, informative and honest talk today. We are honoured that you shared some of your superpower magic with us today! Judging by the feedback from your session, it's clear you inspire everyone who meets you!”
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​Paragon Banking Group
“A huge shout out to Asperger's Champion, Speaker and Author, Alex Manners, who gave us the pleasure of his company last month as part of Autism Awareness Month. Alex gave us a fantastic insight with his ‘My Life Living with Asperger's’ presentation, covering what Asperger's is, how it affects him and how he has overcome its challenges. It was a brilliant session, perfectly summed up by one of our Paragon people, Amy: ‘I found the session so insightful and was smiling from start to finish. Alex was an absolute joy to hear from and allowed us to really understand how those with Asperger's see the world. He gave some great examples which allowed us to put ourselves in his shoes and told some great stories!’”
