Amber

Hi! My name is Amber and I am a 20 year old law student from London. 

I am passionate about making the world a better place for autistic people. This is something I talk a lot about on my social media, where I have almost 50,000 followers. In particular, I especially want to improve mental health services & inpatient treatment of autistic individuals. 

I am so excited to be a young campaigner!

Bunni

Hi, I’m Bunni, a Young Campaigner with the National Autistic Society. I’m passionate about communicating the experiences of autistic people and encouraging self-advocacy in our community. I want to advocate for all neuro-divergent voices to be included in conversations that affect them. 

Finch

My name is Finch, and I am a Young Campaigner with the National Autistic Society. I am passionate about using my lived experience to help inform positive changes in the world for autistic people, and I am dedicated to improving and shaping services and systems for and with the people they are designed for. 

Holly

My name is Holly and I was diagnosed with autism at 17. My special interests are ballet and music, but I also love bears and the snow. I am passionate about creating change for autistic people, especially in the education system and mental health services.

Ismail

My name is Ismail K, and I work as a film publicist in London. Over the past year, I’ve begun opening up about being autistic and sharing my experiences. I’m passionate about improving understanding and representation to help create positive change that improves people’s lives.

Jamie

I’m Jamie, an autistic athlete and coach from Liverpool. I use my platform to raise awareness about autism and mental health, sharing my journey from struggling in school to becoming a British disability trampoline champion, breaking world records, becoming a business owner and speaking to young people about resilience and opportunity.

Lilly

Hi! I work at a university helping students with their employability, and outside work I can usually be found reading, weaving, or playing with my two cats. 
I’m excited to bring my lived experience to the programme, and learn about campaigning for change at this important time for autism advocacy.

Mia 

Hi, I’m Mia and I’m autistic. I love theme parks and rollercoasters, but I’m also passionate about making the world a better place for autistic people. I especially want to help improve the education system so autistic students are better understood and supported. I’m so excited to be a Young Campaigner 😊

Nidhi

Nidhi is an AuDHD medical student, neurodivergent advocate and founder of Behind The Smiles, a platform dedicated to educating, supporting and empowering neurodivergent people. Her advocacy spans a broad range of spaces, from education and healthcare to sport, recently running the London Marathon to raise funds for the National Autistic Society.

Oliver

Oliver is a Neurodivergent and mental health-focused interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker. They see the arts as a tool for advocacy and social change, while exploring the Neurodivergent aesthetic. Their work delves into lived experiences and anthropological themes, documenting views on society through a satirical, raw and gritty lens of realism.

Wil

Hi I’m Wil, an autistic ADHDer from Manchester. I work in the railway industry. But, in my spare time I love travelling, especially to theme parks and I’m also a massive bookworm. I’m really excited to be a Young Campaigner, I’m especially passionate about reducing social isolation and loneliness within the autistic community and advocating for better post diagnostic support for autistic people. 😊