LESSONS I WISH I KNEW GROWING UP NEURODIVERGENT 🌟

Mon Feb 02 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC+00:00

The Castle Theater Wellingborough | Northampton

North Northamptonshire Parent Carer Voices
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 LESSONS I WISH I KNEW GROWING UP NEURODIVERGENT \ud83c\udf1f
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Ready for a talk that’s honest, humorous and truly heartfelt?
🎤 Join us for an unforgettable session with Chris Bonnello from Autistic Not Weird, where he shares the valuable life lessons he wishes he’d known growing up autistic.
Through personal insight, stories filled with warm humour and real-world take-aways, this talk is perfect for parents and young people alike who want fresh perspectives on living your best neurodivergent life. 
✨ Chris is a national and international autism speaker, award-winning writer and former teacher who speaks with humour, humility and deep insight. His talks leave audiences feeling more connected, understood and inspired.
Jaz Ampaw-Farr, Speaker of the Year, says he delivers keynotes “that go way beyond inspiration.” 
💬 What people are saying:
👉 “Your talk was inspirational — our young people benefit greatly hearing positive messages from someone like you.” — Parent attendee
👉 “Hearing your advice tonight has helped me get on the right path.” — Young person, 16
👉 “I don’t have to worry as much now — you are very much like him.” — Parent in Cardiff
These are just a few of the real comments from past audiences who’ve experienced Chris’s authentic and empowering approach. 
📅 2nd February 2025
🕥 10:30–12:30
📍 Castle Theatre, Wellingborough
Whether you’re a parent, young person or family member, this session will broaden your understanding, spark meaningful conversations and celebrate neurodiverse strengths. 💛
👉 Save your spot — you don’t want to miss this!
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The Castle Theater Wellingborough, 185 Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2QH, United Kingdom

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