All Things Autism – Jane Green 211122

All Things Autism – Jane Green 211122

Summary

Join Anna Kennedy and her two-time Autism Hero Award winner guest Jane Green for an inspiring conversation about autism, diagnosis, and advocacy. Anna shares exciting news about winning the European Diversity Awards for Charity of the Year and receiving £5,000 for their autism charity, while discussing upcoming events like Autism’s Got Talent and Hero Award nominations. Jane Green, the first autistic trustee at the Social Care Institute of Excellence, opens up about her late autism diagnosis at age 54 and the challenges of being considered ‘too articulate’ or professional to be autistic. Having attended six different schools before age 10 and being labeled as ‘dim’ throughout her education, Jane’s story reveals the profound impact of missed early diagnosis and societal misconceptions about autism.

Main Topics Covered

  • Late autism diagnosis in adults
  • Autism Hero Awards and recognition
  • Educational challenges and school exclusions
  • Masking and professional autism stigma
  • Autism advocacy and trustee work
  • Family experiences with autism
  • Gender bias in autism diagnosis

Episode Duration

60 (minutes)

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