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"Our aim was to get Ryan and other autistic people out of hospitals and into the community."

Sharon Clarke - on mental health hospitals and advocating for her son, Ryan

"I have to be careful I don't assume I understand all autistic people and their challenges, just because I have an autistic daughter."

Peter Watt - on his role as Managing Director of National Programmes at our charity

"Now seemed like the right time to talk about being autistic in public."

Nick Hine - on his desire to increase the number of autistic people in the Royal Navy

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"At my work, we celebrated Pride online. It was so much fun, and I felt so included."

Fuchsia Carter - on Pride as an autistic woman and a wheelchair user

"There are lots of ways to celebrate Pride. It doesn't have to be a parade full of people."

Char Bailey - on celebrating Pride Month in her own way

"Perhaps Ben sees things we don't see, or the camera helps him focus on specific objects."

Alex and Jenny - on their autistic son's photography talent

"Queer culture seems to have an issue with intersectionality, especially towards those with disabilities."

George Morl - on attitudes towards autism and disability in the LGBTQ+ community

"I hope it will not be too much longer before we can see each other again face-to-face."

Keith Winstanley - on being reunited with his daughter Rebekah, who is autistic

"I kind of pursued a diagnosis for political reasons, but I also just wanted that certainty."

Kate Fox - on getting her autism diagnosis as an adult

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Sharon Clarke
- on mental health hospitals and advocating for her son, Ryan

Peter Watt
- on his role as Managing Director of National Programmes at our charity

Nick Hine
- on his desire to increase the number of autistic people in the Royal Navy

Fuchsia Carter
- on Pride as an autistic woman and a wheelchair user

Char Bailey
- on celebrating Pride Month in her own way

Alex and Jenny
- on their autistic son's photography talent

George Morl
- on attitudes towards autism and disability in the LGBTQ+ community

Keith Winstanley
- on being reunited with his daughter Rebekah, who is autistic

Kate Fox
- on getting her autism diagnosis as an adult