Michael Barton

Michael Barton is an autistic author, TEDx speaker and neurodiversity advocate known for emphasising the positives of autism. A physics graduate, Michael uses his analytical background to demystify the complex world we live in, including everyday figures of speech, for neurodivergent and neurotypical readers alike. Michael has featured across media outlets including the BBC, Channel 4 and New Scientist magazine and regularly speaks at global events and corporate neurodiversity initiatives. In his spare time he is an accomplished musician, playing jazz piano, bass guitar, French horn, drums and percussion (including spoons) with a variety of bands. He is also a black belt in judo. For more information see www.michaelbarton.org.uk. He lives in Bristol, UK.