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Interview
2024 interview with Simon Cullum, who’s Family Trust helped to found the Cullum Centres in southeast England with the National Autistic Society. Simon talks about his personal experience of being a father to an autistic child, the challenges his son has faced in education, and how that inspired him to work with the National Autistic Society. He also discusses the Cullum Centres, what they have achieved, and what he hopes for them in the future. Finally, Simon talks about his own late diagnosis of autism, and what life was like growing up for him undiagnosed, including his time in work and education, as well as his hopes for the future.
In our Words is a place to share different experiences and viewpoints from the National Autistic Society’s history. Opinions expressed are those of the person sharing their story, and this does not indicate they are the views of the National Autistic Society.
Oral History Interview with Simon Cullum
2024 interview with Simon Cullum, who’s Family Trust helped to found the Cullum Centres in southeast England with the National Autistic Society. Simon talks about his personal experience of being a father to an autistic child, the challenges his son has faced in education, and how that inspired him to work with the National Autistic Society. He also discusses the Cullum Centres, what they have achieved, and what he hopes for them in the future. Finally, Simon talks about his own late diagnosis of autism, and what life was like growing up for him undiagnosed, including his time in work and education, as well as his hopes for the future.
In our Words is a place to share different experiences and viewpoints from the National Autistic Society’s history. Opinions expressed are those of the person sharing their story, and this does not indicate they are the views of the National Autistic Society.
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