What is one thing you wish you could tell your pre-diagnosis self? What does younger-you need to hear? What would it have been a comfort to hear?

Autism, Comedy, and Finding Yourself "There have been times in the past where I’ve really struggled, but you just have to hang in and not give up hope and just know that things will get better. " Comedian and broadcaster Emer Maguire is known for her sharp storytelling, musical comedy genius, and gloriously chaotic honesty. In our conversation, Emer shared her journey with autism, from growing up feeling like an "alien" to navigating daily tasks, sensory processing, and the l

I’ve had suggestions of autism follow me since I was little. Back then, I found the word scary and a suggestion that I was stupid and incapable – so I ran away from it at any chance. There are about three major occasions where I was attempted to be diagnosed through my childhood, all of which I failed the criteria with flying colours. Kudos to my acting talents and drive to be accepted.

Spoiler alert: they are all me. I have been an adult woman for approximately ten years. A manager of some description for approximately...

Alice shares her experience of getting diagnosed as an adult, and the struggles of integrating that into her own self-identity.

In the video, Alice shares her experiences coaching autistic adults, and gives tips on how to stop and pause if you're in burnout.