Grace Tame on improving the lives of autistic Australians

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As a child, Grace Tame often felt isolated and misunderstood, a feeling later explained by her autism diagnosis. It’s a common experience for autistic people, who have long been misrepresented, misdiagnosed and mistreated. The government aims to address this with Australia’s first National Autism Strategy, which it says will prioritise the voices and experiences of autistic people. While there's optimism, questions remain about whether the six-year plan will lead to real change. Today, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame on what the success of the strategy depends on, and what she hopes to see as an autistic person in a neurotypical world. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Former Australian of the Year, Grace Tame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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