Autism and Disability News
‘Playing games turns me into a person who makes sense’
When he was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 40, author Tim Clare saw a link to his lifelong love of board games. Here, he explains the power of the game for those who struggle to understand the rules of life.
ITV announces major new entertainment series, The Assembly where celebrities face an interview like no other
ITV has commissioned Rockerdale Studios to produce a major new entertainment series, The Assembly for ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. The 4 x 30’ series will see celebrities being questioned by a remarkable group of inquisitive interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled.
‘I didn’t put my autism diagnosis on applications’: How neurodivergent people are tackling job discrimination
After a difficult time at school where he was ostracised for his autism, Luke Gawthorn realised that in his career his condition could be his superpower.
When it came to finding a job, however, he said he was “anxious and scared” to disclose his neurodivergence for fear of being treated unfairly.
He now works as a financial analyst and has begun to learn his brain is strong at recognising trends and patterns, often meaning he can excel at visual tasks.
Boris Johnson says he is ‘spectrum-y’ sometimes. As an autistic man, I’m disgusted
Johnson is just the latest male member of the elite to try to use autism as an excuse for his actions.
Sam Thompson on The Forest Yet to Come, neurodiversity and the evolving language of stories
In his latest book, The Forest Yet to Come, acclaimed author Sam Thompson journeys ever deeper into a blurry landscape where myth, dream and reality fantastically collide. He chats to Gail Bell about how neurodiversity helped inspire the latest instalment of his award-winning Wolfstongue saga.
Neurodiversity is the Fucking Coolest Thing in the World
Director Amber Sealey on OCD, ADHD and the personal growth she achieved making her new movie, Out of My Mind, now streaming on Disney+..
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