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6pm Wednesday 4th June
Join us Wed 4th June at 6PM for a live session with Allie Mason – a children’s author, micro adventurer, and advocate for neurodivergent youth.
In this inspiring and down-to-earth talk, Allie will share her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic person and how she turned her experiences into her first book, The Autistic Guide to Adventure. She’ll talk about navigating life in an outdoorsy family, the challenges and joys of being neurodivergent, and how she aims to create spaces where young people can see themselves and feel they truly belong.
Hear about:
✨ Allie’s journey from late autism diagnosis to author
✨ The Autistic Guide to Adventure – sensory expectations and support tips for 35 outdoor activities
✨ How outdoor adventures can be neurodivergent-friendly
✨ There will also be a Q&A – bring your questions!
📍 Free livestream – all are welcome, especially neurodivergent young people & families.
🔗 More about Allie: alliewrote.com
Let’s celebrate neurodivergent adventures together. Come join us! 💜
6pm Tuesday 17th June
Join us Tues 17th June at 6PM for a live session with Brian Pham – Uncommon’s very own Minecraft wizard, D&D enthusiast, and neurodivergent role model.
In this relaxed and engaging chat, Brian will reflect on his personal journey navigating school and university life as someone with ADHD. He’ll share his experiences of academic success, the challenges he faced growing up, and how he found the right strategies to regain focus after discovering his ADHD diagnosis later in life.
Brian will talk about how learning to understand his ADHD helped him find better ways to study, work, and connect with others. As a mentor at Uncommon, he’s passionate about helping young people discover their own strengths and build self-awareness.
Hear about:
✨ Brian’s journey with ADHD and how it shaped his academic life
✨ How ADHD influenced his work habits and personal growth
✨ Tips for self-advocacy and building better habits
✨ A live Q&A – get advice and insights directly from Brian!
📍 Free livestream – open to everyone, especially neurodivergent young people & families.
🔗 More about Brian: Uncommon Mentors
Let’s navigate life and learning with confidence. Come join us! 💜
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Games Designer & Uncommon Mentor
Elliot’s story takes us from his early days of storytelling and exploring fictional worlds to his current work as a game designer, building inclusive spaces for neurodivergent teens. A passionate advocate for authenticity and creative self-expression, Elliot shares his journey with humor and warmth, emphasizing the importance of embracing one’s unique perspective.
On becoming a games designer, overcoming academic struggles and everything Japanese
Ollie’s story takes us from his early days navigating neurodivergence, school, and social challenges to his deep passion for gaming, creating, and thriving within the industry. Now about to embark on his dream move to Japan, Ollie shares invaluable lessons about authenticity, perseverance, and the power of finding your place in the world.
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