Sonny Jane Wise

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Sonny Jane Wise

They/them/theirs

Neurodivergent Advocate, Public Speaker and Author

Australia

As an Autistic Bipolar AHDer, Sonny Jane Wise is a powerful and relatable voice in the neurodiversity space with a mission to challenge neuronormativity and change the narrative around neurodivergence. They are the author of the first neurodivergent affirming Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills workbook which has been used by over 500 professionals to support neurodivergent people. They’re also the creator of the original Neurodivergent Umbrella graphic which has helped people around the world to expand their understanding of neurodivergence. Their resources, workshops and talks have led to many organisations, mental health and allied health services adopting a neurodiversity affirming framework and embed inclusion within their policies. This past year they have been the co-chair of Australia’s first National Autism Strategy’s Social Inclusion Working Group as well as sat on South Australia’s first Autism Strategy Advisory Committee helping to lead the change for Autistic inclusion at a national and state level.