Cat Burns is a BRIT-nominated singer-songwriter using her platform to expand understanding of autism and neurodivergence. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, she has spoken openly about the clarity diagnosis brought and the experience of growing up feeling different. Through interviews, social media and public visibility, Cat challenges narrow stereotypes about what autism looks like, particularly for Black women, queer people and those diagnosed later in life. In 2025, she became a Celebrity Ambassador for the National Autistic Society, supporting greater acceptance, representation and understanding. Her advocacy sits alongside a successful music career built on emotional honesty and connection, showing that autistic people can be creative, visible and influential while helping others feel recognised, understood and less alone.