All Things Autism – Michelle Seddon, Autism Together 160821

All Things Autism – Michelle Seddon, Autism Together 160821

Summary

Join Anna Kennedy as she discusses the critical need for better support services for people with autism, featuring inspiring stories like autism hero award winner Bobby Trundley, a successful racing driver who calls autism his ‘superpower.’ The episode explores hidden disabilities awareness and the challenges faced by families navigating inadequate diagnosis wait times and discrimination. Anna’s guest Michelle Sutton from Autism Together shares her remarkable 17-year journey in autism care, revealing how services have evolved from institution-focused approaches to person-centered support. Michelle discusses the transformation from generic disability services to specialized autism support, emphasizing how proper understanding and individualized care can make life-changing differences for autistic individuals and their families.

Main Topics Covered

  • Autism Hero Awards nominations
  • Hidden disabilities awareness and discrimination
  • Residential vs supported living services for autism
  • Autism diagnosis waiting times and challenges
  • Evolution of autism care services since the 1960s
  • Person-centered vs institution-focused care approaches
  • Family support and community awareness programs

Episode Duration

60 (minutes)

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