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.