Speaker
Becky Choat
Projects Lead - SWAN (Scottish Women's Autism Network)
Biography
Becky is the Projects Lead for SWAN. As a late-diagnosed autistic woman and mother, Becky has a particular interest in the intersectionality of gender and autistic identity, as well as autistic experiences of trauma and mental health. Becky's career in teaching, community-based family support and managing adult health and social care services enables Becky to bring both her lived experience and professional knowledge into her work with SWAN. Within her role for SWAN Becky leads on the development and delivery of their specialist autistic-led training and consultancy work. Alongside this Becky also oversees SWAN's post-diagnostic support and webinars, providing information and support both for and by autistic women and creating safe spaces for autistic women to support understanding and confidence in their autistic identity, improve well-being and reduce isolation through connection and community.