Emer Maguire

A bit about Emer

Emer Maguire is proud to be the Patron of Lancefield Private Clinic. Emer has a diagnosis of autism and OCD, and is passionate about educating others on these, particularly how autism presents in women, non-binary people and adults. Emer works with Lancefield to raise awareness of autism, to increase acceptance for all, and to celebrate neurodiversity.

Hailing from Strabane, Emer is based in Belfast and has performed worldwide. In 2015, she was named best science communicator in the UK, and in 2017 best science communicator in the world at the Science Stars competition in Kazakhstan. A year later, Emer won several IMRO radio awards for her presenting work with the BBC, including best new presenter and best specialist speech programme.

Emer then moved into comedy and quickly became a highly acclaimed artist across the UK and Ireland. Her debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe sold out, and she has sold out venues across Northern Ireland, from the Ulster Hall to the Grand Opera House. Emer talks openly about her autism and OCD on stage and on radio, and has been applauded for her candid and sincere approach.

Emer is keenly aware of the strengths and challenges associated with autism, through her own lived experience and through her years as a practising Speech and Language Therapist before her career change to performing. She also provides communication training for universities and companies. With her varied background, she is uniquely placed to be the Patron of Lancefield, and we are very proud to work with her.