In this episode of The Autism Podcast, James Gordon and Chris Papadopoulos interview autistic advocate and author David Gray-Hammond. David shares his personal journey to getting an autism diagnosis as an adult and how finding the autistic community saved his life. He provides insight into his work on autism and addiction, discussing why self-medication and substance use may be more prevalent among autistic people. David emphasises how trauma and lack of support contribute to negative outcomes, advocating that disability rights are fundamentally human rights. Other key topics include societal barriers faced by autistic individuals, the importance of connectedness and empowerment, and David’s efforts to change narratives through his writing, podcasts, and advocacy. Tune in to hear David's inspirational story and perspectives on creating a more accepting world for autistic and neurodivergent people.
If you would like to contact David, then feel free to! His email is david@dghneurodivergentconsultancy.co.uk. You can also access his fantastic blog and gain access to his podcast and details of his fantastic books by going to his website which you can access here: David Gray-Hammond - Emergent Divergence
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The Autism Podcast - Interview with Venessa Bobb (on the topic of autism, ethnicity and culture)
Season 2, Episode 2: Interview with Rachel Aanstad (on the topic of older autistic adults)
Season 2, Episode 1: Interview with Joseph Michael (on the topic of autistic advocacy and campaigning)
The Autism Podcast - Season 1 finale - Chris and James discuss Season 1
The Autism Podcast - Interview with Joanna Grace (on the topic of the sensory world)
The Autism Podcast - Interview with Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou (on the topic of sleep)
The Autism Podcast - Interview with Dr Emily Lovegrove (on the topic of bullying)
The Autism Podcast - Episode 6 - Interview with Anna Kennedy OBE!
The Autism Podcast - Episode 5 - Interview with Carly Jones MBE (on the topic of autistic women)
The Autism Podcast - Episode 4 - Interview with David Grant (on the topic of the father's experience)
The Autism Podcast - Episode 3 - Interview with Emma Dalmayne (on the topic of autism stigma and quack 'treatments')
The Autism Podcast - Episode 2 - Interview with Dr Carrie Grant (on the topic of SEN, mental health, stigma and social change)
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