Join autism advocate Anna Kennedy and Professor Ian C.E. Hale for a fascinating discussion about neurodiversity, sleep patterns, and the surprising survival advantages of being different. Dr. Hale, who has 65 years of personal experience with neurodiversity plus extensive academic credentials, reveals shocking statistics about autism life expectancy and explains why neurodiverse individuals have unique sleep patterns that may have been crucial for tribal survival throughout history. The conversation delves into practical sleep solutions for neurodiverse children, the traumatic school experiences many face, and the urgent need for society to better understand and support the neurodiverse community. Dr. Hale shares his personal journey from a difficult childhood in Bristol to becoming an internationally recognized expert, while also discussing his comprehensive book ‘Asperger’s Autism New’ and the critical importance of adapting education and life around natural sleep patterns rather than forcing conformity.