Michael Barton is a data analyst and speaker on autism, neurodiversity and Asperger’s syndrome. Autistic himself, Michael has become one of the most sought-after speakers to help those like him on how to utilise their strengths. Michael has a wealth of experience talking in front of crowds, from schools to conferences and everything in between, Michael can expertly tailor his talks based on the needs of the organisation. When hired as a speaker, Michael is able to help organisations better accommodate for those who are autistic and neurodivergent whilst focusing on the positive aspects of autism.
Gaining his degree in Physics from the University of Surrey, by trade Michael is a Data Analyst and first began his career with a placement year as a Project Technical Assistant at the Brunel Innovation Centre. Upon graduating, he then became a Market Analyst for BuyaCar.co.uk, during his time with the company, sales quadrupled and requesting quotes multiplied by ten. After Michael’s exceptional performance, he was promoted to Ecommerce Data Analyst for Dennis. He has also been an Ecommerce Data Analyst for Autovia Ltd and an Acquisition Optimisation and Channel Analyst for The AA.
Currently, Michael is a Loans Pricing Analyst for Hastings Direct and has been an autism and neurodiversity speaker and consultant since 2010. During his time as a keynote speaker, Michael has spoken at hundreds of events and has been featured on the likes of the BBC, Channel 4 and The New Scientist magazine. In January of 2023, Michael gave an exceptional TEDxOxford speech cementing him as one of the most sought-after autism and neurodiversity speakers of today. Aside from speaking, Michael has published three highly regarded books on the subject, with over 15,000 copies being sold to date. Wanting to support children from a young age who have been diagnosed with autism, Michael became a patron of CASPA, a South East London based charity which runs youth clubs for young autistic people.
Whether your organisation wants to better understand people who are neurodivergent, or whether you are autistic and want to better understand your strengths, Michael is able to use his personal experience to help organisations accommodate to the needs of their employees, giving them the power to succeed. When looking to hire a speaker who is able to break down the barriers and eradicate the stigma about autism, consider hiring Michael Barton today for your next event.
Books
It's Raining Cats and Dogs: An Autism Spectrum Guide to the Confusing World of Idioms, Metaphors and Everyday Expressions
A Different Kettle of Fish: A Day in the Life of a Physics Student with Autism
What Has Autism Ever Done For Us?: How the autistic way of thinking revolutionised the world
How to hire Michael Barton
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Michael Barton for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Below are Michael's official speaking topics:
- Focus on the positive aspects of being autistic
- Autism and neurodiversity in the workplace
- Making the most of autism for teachers and parents
- Why different is cool
Official Feedback from In-person & Virtual Events
"This was a fantastic talk, and very insightful, thank you very much!" - Brands2Life
"The best conference I've attended in years!" - Cork Autism Conference
"Absolutely wonderful and fascinating insight. Probably the most useful overview that I think we could have had." - Paul, Chair of the National Autistic Society's Surrey branch
"Michael is my point person in the data team at BuyaCar. He’s a highly experienced, detailed-oriented data analyst. He has a very broad set of data skills from modelling through analytics. He ran numerous ‘deep-dive’ projects supporting the strategic decision-making of the business. He also gave us regular, timely, insightful interpretations across a large volume of data. Michael’s also just a great person to work with, professional and personable and I’d be delighted to recommend him." - Andy, Chief Operating Officer, Bark.com
"Michael has been an inspiration throughout my neurodiversity journey. His words and ability to translate his experience to others gives them hope and focus. If you are looking for someone who will bring insight, humour and some brilliant books to your event, please hire Michael and invite me!" - Caroline, CEO, Creased Puddle Ltd
