Innovation Autism

Carey here. This is why we don't give up on people.

From the article: "Arday was born and raised in Clapham, South London. Therapists and career advisers predicted he would spend his adult life in assisted living and require lifelong support. Instead, through personal determination and the support of family and close friends, he went to college, trained as a teacher, and then launched his academic career.

It is a commitment rooted in experience. Arday has faced many personal challenges – notably being diagnosed, at the age of three, with a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder which meant he was unable to speak until he was 11, or to read or write until he was 18. Other parts of his story, however, epitomise the significant barriers that neurodivergent individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people face when trying to build careers in the sector."

Jason Arday appointed Professor of Sociology of Education at University of Cambridge The renowned sociologist, Jason Arday, is to become a professor at the University of Cambridge.

Carey here. I know some people disregard YouTubers because of the platform, but some YouTubers are incredibly intelligent, insightful, and able to translate the autistic experience into something easily digestible. Taylor from Mom on the Spectrum is one of these wonderful people.

Do you know how much support is available locally to those diagnosed autistic late in life? The answer is not much--not nearly enough.

Why Late Autism Diagnosis Matters: What I Wish My Family and Friends Knew Late autism diagnoses are becoming more widely shared and many loved ones are left with questions. This video was made in response to a community member who ...