My name is Thomas Henley, I run a top 5% podcast ‘Thoughty Auti Podcast’, all about Autism & Mental Health – independently presented, edited and promoted by my Autistic self.
I’m also a Public Speaker, Commonwealth/British champion in Taekwondo, Biomedical Sciences (Hons) graduate from UoM, Neurodiverse Model, documentary creator of ‘Aspergers In Society’ & ambassador for Anna Kennedy OBE & Born Anxious.
I was diagnosed at 10 years old with Aspergers Syndrome (now ASD-1), and later developed severe mental health conditions at the age of 14 due to trauma at Secondary School – Clinical Depression, GAD, Bulimia & multiple Dissociative disorders.
Most of my content focuses around the low quality-of-life statistics for autistic people, such as mental health, social isolation, unemployment, education, relationship difficulties & self-harm in all forms. I’ve delivered this information to the government, leaders in SEN education, and the general public through my outreach and social media work.
My passion is to help people, it’s my meaning to life, my saviour for helping me stay around. My ultimate goal is to improve things for future generations who may just experience the same awful things I have.
My content is informed from many angles. During my time at university I also studied and researched into Autism, Mental Health, Sociology, Psychology, Socialising, Relationships & Philosophy. I also used to be Special Needs TA, I work alongside charities regularly, talk to researchers, Autistic influencers, authors & parents regularly on my podcast, and currently work full-time for a National Inclusion charity.
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Neurodiversity & Creativity
Good day and welcome to the Thoughty Auti podcast! The only show for intellectual and emotional dissections of all things autism and mental health. Sometimes disagreements, difficult topics or controversies are kept at arms length from meaningful and empathic...
Reasonable Adjustments In The Workplace
Good day and welcome to the Thoughty Auti podcast! The only show for intellectual and emotional dissections of all things autism and mental health. Sometimes disagreements, difficult topics or controversies are kept at arms length from meaningful and empathic...
The Autistic Film Maker
Are YOU Autistic and wanting to have a child? What support is available to Autistic parents? What can you expect with an Autistic child? The Aspie World How can you make your special interest a job? Is Autism representation in film still an issue? How did Scott escape...
On Becoming An Autistic Parent
Are YOU Autistic and wanting to have a child? What support is available to Autistic parents? What can you expect with an Autistic child? The Aspie World (Dan) is a well-known YouTuber, Content Creator, Podcaster and Autism advocate with over 16.4 MILLION views and...
Autistism & The Ukraine Conflict w/ Aaron Bouma
What issues are facing Autistic people during the war? How is Autism awareness in Russia and Ukraine? What can you do to help? Aaron Bouma is a Canadian Autism advocate and military model woodworker near Woodstock New Brunswick. He is vice-chair of the panel for the...
Mason Milne – Mainstream vs Special Needs Education
Are SEN schools better for Autistic people? What is it like changing from mainstream to SEND? What are positive/negatives to each? Mason Milne is the host of the 'Crohn's & Autism Awareness Advocate' podcast, a series focused on Autism, Mental Health and Chronic...
Autistic Callum – Realistic & Effective Advocacy
Why is Self-Advocacy important for Autistic people? What does it look like in reality vs theory? What are the barriers to effective advocacy? Autistic Callum (Callum Stephens) is a renowned Autism and LGBTQ+ advocate perhaps best known for his Instagram content. With...
Temple Grandin – 20th Vs 21st Century Autism Advocacy
How far has Autism come in 50 years? Is the shift in focus GOOD or BAD for Autistic adults? Professor Temple Grandin is a renowned author, speaker and Autism advocate who has and still is changing the cattle industry In this episode of the Thoughty Auti Podcast,...