Peter Wharmby Speaker | New Speakers & Teacher CPD & Mental Health & SEN

Peter Wharmby

Autism and neurodiversity expert and bestselling author.

After being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 34 in 2017, Pete has immersed himself in working to improve autistic awareness, acceptance and making the world a more suitable place for the neurodivergent community.

He is most active on LinkedIn, Instagram and on YouTube, where his channel is approaching 3000 subscribers.

Pete's first book, What I Want to Talk About, was published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in September 2022, and his second book, Untypical, was published by HarperCollins in March 2023.

He has also written a number of articles, interviews and book chapters, and appeared on BBC Radio 2.

He is a former secondary English teacher and Head of Department of thirteen years, and a father-of-one.

Testimonials from Teachers

"Bradfield College had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Pete who spent the morning with the Support and Study Skills Department. Pete was engaging and insightful. He asked thought provoking questions and led the discussions that followed. Pete has given us a lot to think about as we as a college work to support pupils identified with ASC. The department very much valued Pete’s time and the vision would be to invite him back where he could spend the morning with the wider staff body. I would highly recommend Pete to any organisation looking to explore the wider world of Autism."

– Kahlen Spaulding, SENCo, Bradfield College, Berkshire

"Mr. Wharmby’s perspective on how to best serve autistic clients receiving health care was insightful and practical. He is a fantastic and well-prepared orator. We hope to collaborate again with Mr. Wharmby in the future."

– Rachel Lee, Occupational Therapy Student, Student Government Association Diversity Chair, College of Health Sciences, Rush University, Chicago, USA

"I honestly thought he was absolutely fabulous. I think we have been very disappointed with some speakers and training last year but he was so refreshing. Such a lovely man that put things in such a clear way. I went away thinking anyone new to school who has little understanding or experience with autism would benefit massively from listening to or reading from him. Could we condense him on a few topics and make everyone watch it before they join us ????. The way he spoke and delivered the training was spot on. He was so understanding of autism and also of us who want our best for the students. Loved it! Books are on order."

– Alison Wheeler, SENCo, Baskerville School, Birmingham