“Listen to autistic voices because you will not get the same advice in a book that you would from people who live it every day.”

In this episode of Your Voice Matters, host Asma Jacob speaks with Carly Considine, an autistic adult and mother of three, about the challenges of isolation and the importance of inclusion within the neurodivergent community. Carly shares her personal experiences with raising two autistic daughters and a son awaiting an ADHD assessment, offering insights into how empathy, awareness, and education can help combat isolation and foster understanding.

Together, they explore shifting the narrative around neurodivergence, building supportive communities, and creating an inclusive world where every individual is valued for who they are.

Key Takeaways

· Shifting away from functioning labels to recognising individual neurodivergent experiences.

· The power of community in reducing isolation and offering support.

· How schools and parents can help build empathy and understanding in children.

· Listening to neurodivergent voices as a key to learning and building inclusion.

“We have a voice, and neurotypicals can learn so much from us because we are living experiences. A textbook is not going to explain every single individual.”

About Carly:
Carly Considine is an autistic adult and mother of three. Diagnosed in 2015, Carly has been an advocate for the neurodivergent community, including volunteering for the National Autistic Society. She now shares her experiences online to support others, focusing on topics like female autism traits, ADHD comorbidities, and building awareness for inclusion.

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