Aug 18, 2025
Charis Hawkley is an award-nominated disability advocate with dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism. She enjoys discussing her experiences as a neurodivergent woman through writing articles, guesting on podcasts and speaking at events. She has been editor of the Dyspraxia Magazine since September 2024 and enjoys helping others to find their voice and tell their story. She was diagnosed later on in life at 18, and as result explores how late diagnosis affected her life and her experiences as a neurodivergent woman.
In this episode, Charis talks about:
- What dyspraxia is and what it was like growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, dyspraxia, and autism
- How she became a writer for Dyspraxia Magazine, and became involved with the additional seasonal events
- How she has found a sense of community with other people with dyspraxia
- How her disabilities have affected her daily life and education
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