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Charli Clement

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Charli is a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent writer, speaker, and lived experience consultant. As an Autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic, and chronically ill person, their work explores how systems shape access, identity, and mental health.

They speak and consult for organizations including Activision Blizzard, YoungMinds, VISA, and Scope, and their writing has appeared in outlets like the Metro, Independent, Digital Spy, and The i.

Alongside their public work, Charli collaborates with NHS services and rights-based organizations to improve psychiatric care and autonomy for Autistic people. Their first book, All Tangled Up in Autism & Chronic Illness, was published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2023.

Written by Charli

June 6, 2025

Why the ‘overdiagnosis’ debate harms neurodivergent people

Claims of overdiagnosis ignore what really matters: too many neurodivergent people still face stigma, long waits, and little support.

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November 2, 2023

Beyond masking: how society shapes Autistic life

Autistic masking is complex, unconscious, and systemic. This article explores what it means to survive, adapt, and seek authenticity as an Autistic person.

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April 5, 2023

Navigating time and energy as an Autistic and chronically ill person

Balancing chronic illness and Autism means constant trade-offs. This piece explores real-life ways to manage sensory needs, energy crashes, and unpredictable routines.

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