We created a space for older autistic people to share their worries and their hopes about their lives in the hope of building a conversation around what it means to be growing older as an autistic person. We asked a few of our autistic associates and contacts to write ‘conversation starters’ explaining what matters to them and the issues that need to be addressed to help older autistic people live happier lives. In some cases, they offer possible solutions.
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Talking Inclusion Ep.16: Autism and Ageing
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Autism and Ageing - Talking to Gemma and Paul about the BIG conversation project, the conversation starters and how people can get involved.
Autistic Elders: Wisdom and Society
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Short read
Ann Memmott considers what wisdom and contributions are missing from our older autistic population.
The bewilderment of a very late autism diagnosis
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Hear from Cos Michale about their late autism diagnosis.
Contemplating autistic supported living
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Cos Michael considers supported living with an autism diagnosis.
Making it to older age against the odds
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Gemma Williams writes about lonliness and autism.
The biggest emotional struggle one has as a disabled parent is fear
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Kerima Çevik explores getting older and caring for her disabled son.
Working environments & the Autism “Epidemic”
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Rhys Parry describes getting through life before a late autism diagnosis.