The Benefits of Being an Inclusive Community Part 2

In this episode registered Social Worker & counsellor Kristina Grace continues her conversation with Elanor, an autistic woman who was not diagnosed until the age of 35.  Elanor explains how reaching out for help and not being heard or taken seriously had an impact on her mental health.  She identifies ways in which professions and the general community might be more inclusive, and where autistic people can find help. This is Part 2 of a two-part series. CW: mentions of suicide and self-harm and strong language in places.

Autistic Facebook Support Groups:Actually Autistic Adults and Allies:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/AAAandAAutistic People of Aotearoa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/765901230965743Autistic Advocacy New Zealand:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/536906803182336Autism Support OrganisationsAutism Speaks https://www.autismspeaks.org/international-autism-organizations (Global)
Autism New Zealand http://www.autismnz.org.nz/ (New Zealand Only)

*Note we cannot personally endorse these organisations but encourage Autistic people to seek recommendations from the Autistic community.  These links may be a starting point however.

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