Fungayi Mandonga is a part-time Postgraduate Researcher at the Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham. With over 20 years’ experience in the voluntary and social housing sectors, he has worked extensively with autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, and those with mental health needs. His roles have spanned frontline support, service management, and the development of new provisions.
A longstanding advocate for inclusive and culturally responsive care, Fungayi is committed to amplifying the voices of marginalised service users. We talked about his doctoral research, which focuses on the experiences of Black African autistic adults in the UK, aiming to inform the development of culturally competent autism services.