Experts with Lived Experience Trainer Bio: Ben Whelan

Hi, I'm Ben and I live in Leamington.

I live with anxiety and depression.

I'm dyslexic and I have four cats.

I'm trans female to male and I'm on the waiting list for an autism diagnosis. I also have many ADHD traits.

I enjoy gaming, sci-fi, metal and rock music and am a Manchester United fan.

I regularly volunteer for Health and Social Care Charity Making Space in Warrington.

Routine and structure help me to thrive.

I like to be asked questions, because I want people to understand more about neurodiversity and trans people. It's important that we all understand each other.

Pacing and clicking my fingers are stimming behaviours that you'll typically see me do in the training room - it helps me to regulate.