Video Interviews

Liz Vande Putte

Interview with Liz Vande Putte, a neurodivergent professional specializing in neurodiversity training for workplaces. Based in the U.K. and identified as Autistic at 33, Liz also has ADHD, dyspraxia, and hyperlexia.

Jessielea, The Inclusionist

Interview with Jessielea, The Inclusionist. Jessielea is an Autistic Diabetic, an out-of-home care leaver, and a "certified statistic smasher." They are based in Melbourne, Australia and became aware of their Autistic identity around age 35.

Anne Borden King

Interview with Anne Borden King, co-founder of Canada's autistic-led advocacy organization Autistics for Autistics. Anne became aware of her Autistic identity at age 6.

Osnat Katz Moon

Interview with Osnat Katz Moon based in Tbilisi, Georgia. They questioned whether they were Autistic since childhood, followed by a diagnosis at age 21.

LaTesha Gonzales

Interview with LaTesha Gonzales from New Orleans, Louisiana. She became aware of her Autistic identity at age 39.

Michael Lee

Interview with Michael Lee, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Michael became aware of his Autistic identity at age 50.

Martina Kuzenski

Interview with Martina "Marti" Kuzenski of Maryland. She is co-author of the book Ladies in Tech: Sharing Expertise for a Successful Career. Martina became aware of her Autistic identity around age 26/27.

Katie York, the Distracted Autistic

Interview with Katie York, The Distracted Autistic, who is founder of Harford County Neurodivergents in Maryland. They became aware of their Autistic identity around age 33.

Caroline

Interview with Caroline of Hampden, Maine. They were assessed for autism at age 8 but did not receive a diagnosis until age 14.

Dylan "ExoByte" Mayo

Interview with Dylan "ExoByte" Mayo from the Seattle Metro area. He became aware of his Autistic identity around the age of 32.

Rebecca Elder

Interview with Rebecca Elder from Austin, Texas. Rebecca became aware of her Autistic identity at age 56.