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‘Stories from the Spectrum’ features voices from across the autism spectrum and highlights the rich variety of autistic experience. There are funny stories, thought-provoking stories, moving and challenging stories.

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"Being autistic myself, I know how important it is to consider the environment, and to really evaluate if this works for a client before jumping right in."

Abdullah Shahjan - on how being autistic influences his work as a therapist

"It is an honour to be born Black. Equally, it means that you will experience racism, prejudice and have to work twice as hard for half the acknowledgement."

Melissa Simmonds - on why she is proud to be Black and autistic

"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

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"Tell whatever stories you feel passionate about, in any way you want."

John Clark - on making films

"What could the public do to support you in social situations." Ellie: "Speak slower. Having pictures."

Ellie Pinnington - on communication, and how the public can support her

"Being awarded Employee of the Year has been my proudest moment."

Leo Capella - on winning our 2019 'Employee of Year' award

"I would love midwives to make small changes to their communication style, and understand the needs of autistic women."

Rachel Townson - on pregnancy and being an autistic parent

"As I grew up, I still didn't find boys that interesting, but I assumed it was because I was autistic."

Eva Gibbs - on being an autistic member of the LGBTQ+ community

"I lose the ability to properly process or make sense of any incoming information, like the whole system has stopped."

Sumita Majumdar - on sensory differences and meltdowns

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"Being autistic myself, I know how important it is to consider the environment, and to really evaluate if this works for a client before jumping right in."

Abdullah Shahjan
- on how being autistic influences his work as a therapist

Melissa Simmonds
- on why she is proud to be Black and autistic

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

John Clark
- on making films

Ellie Pinnington
- on communication, and how the public can support her

Leo Capella
- on winning our 2019 'Employee of Year' award

Rachel Townson
- on pregnancy and being an autistic parent

Eva Gibbs
- on being an autistic member of the LGBTQ+ community

Sumita Majumdar
- on sensory differences and meltdowns