Viv Dawes is an autistic and ADHD lived experience advocate, writer, public speaker and trainer with over 25 years experience working with vulnerable neurodivergent people, including as a Senior Practitioner in the NHS. Viv has been a keynote speaker for Surrey CC and delivered a talk on autistic burnout at the 2024 London Autism Show. Viv regularly delivers training for various organisations including the YMCA and CAMHs and started the Autistic Burnout Network.