Christine McGuinness is an author, documentary maker, business owner, and a well-loved advocate for the National Autistic Society. Her hard work in pushing neurodiversity into public conversation has touched the hearts of many. Christine’s active role within the community has shone through; she has spoken on this topic in Parliament, on panels, and internally for multiple corporations.

Her debut book, the bestseller A Beautiful Nightmare (Mirror Books), was released in 2021 and sat alongside her groundbreaking documentary Our Family and Autism (BBC One) in the same year.

In 2023, her documentary Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism aired on BBC One, exploring the under-diagnosis of autism in women and girls.

Christine launched her own business, H-E-R, in 2023—focusing on sensory-positive clothing with autistic people in mind. The brand continues to grow across swimwear, loungewear, and activewear.

She co-hosts the BBC Sounds podcast Situationships with author Sophie Gravia, exploring modern relationships through raw, honest, and humorous conversations, the show is set to have a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Her passionate advocacy for the autism and ADHD community has led to collaborations with Lego, Boots, ITV, Channel 4, and more. In recognition of her ongoing impact, Christine won the Media Champion of the Year award 2025 for her work in raising awareness of neurodiversity.