IF you’ve ever wondered what it is like inside the mind of an autistic person, Beatrice Leong, a late diagnosed autistic woman, sheds some light on how she perceives the world through her mind.
She talks of the challenges and the wonder of walking in a world where the vast majority of people are neurotypical.
Leong also delves into the unsaid expectations to conform and communicate in a ‘normal’ way to fit into a world that’s not built for those who are different.
In this six-part podcast series, we explore the neurodivergent experience, the meltdowns, the anatomy of communication for the autistic, and the intersection of living with trauma and their autistic lived experience.
We also look at how can we reconcile to build a more inclusive world for all to be who they are, as they are intended to be.
Leong is a documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur attached to a health tech startup initiative and runs an autism advocacy group called Autism Inclusiveness Direct Action Group (Aida).
Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at age 35, she dedicates her life path to reframing our understanding ASD to foster a greater understanding of and for meaningful participation and inclusion of autistics themselves across all levels of society. – The Vibes, March 31, 2023
Produced and co-presented by Shazmin Shamsuddin
