Journeys: Season 4, Episode 15 – Gordon Williams

In this episode, we talk with #neurodiversity #advocate Gordon Williams about the challenges imposed by society when living with an invisible disability and his experiences within the education world and working around colleges.

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00:00 Intro

02:43 Gordon's Journey

21:27 The Value Of Supportive People

27:34 Prime Minister Of The U.K.'s Attack On Disability

30:51 Ableism

33:17 The Documentary, Intrusive Thoughts

35:37 When Know Better, Do Better

43:17 Divisive Titles, Charities & Misinformation

48:14 Mental Health, Our Pets & Creativity

52:24 Changing How We Educate

57:45 Neurodiversity & Masking

1:07:10 Finding The Balance

1:17:49 Technology & Gordon's Website: Neurologically Challenged

1:20:11 Acceptance, Advocacy & Support

1:22:26 Gordon's Projects, Books, NeuroKey, And Contact Info

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LINKS

Neurologically Challenged Website - https://Neurologically-Challenged.Co.Uk/

Neurologically Challenged Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/neurologicallychallenged

NeuroKey Website - https://Neurokey.Co.Uk/

BBC Tourette's Documentary: Teenage Tics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ydMtRfSPc

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