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I always knew I didn’t quite fit in to the world and its norms, but it wasn’t until late 2021, when I watched the Christine McGuinness documentary Unmasking My Autism, that I could relate to somebody else’s experience.
Rachel Watson
21 March 2024
I didn’t consider that I might be neurodiverse until 2020 at the age of 39, though in hindsight all the signs were there.
Karen Bowlby
There are so many ways to describe how I felt when I first realised I was neurodiverse– relief and determination being two of the key components.
Cerys Somers
20 March 2024
I've never thought of autism as a disorder . Sure, some situations are challenging for my daughter, but her knowledge and dedication to certain topics, her wild imagination, her wit and humour, and her ability to be herself without trying to fit in are all enormous strengths.
Alex O'Neill