In this episode of the Ulysses Neuroscience podcast, we address Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Every year, April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Autism is a complex, invisible neurodevelopmental condition that affects the way a person communicates, interacts and understands other people and the world in a variety of ways: no two people on the spectrum are affected in exactly the same way. Self-advocacy is key to developing policies and research that focuses on the needs of individuals affected by a condition. The autistic community has been working relentlessly to ensure that autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities.
We chat with Ian Lynam, who is part of the autistic community and a representative of AsIAm, Ireland's National Autism Charity. We discuss what it's like to live with autism, the common misconceptions surrounding autism and therapies, and services available to autistic individuals, including charities such as AsIam.
