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What if I'm autistic? | Autism 101


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29-year-old radio producer Thomas Denham has always suspected he’s autistic. But how can he be sure?

In this five-part special series of The Briefing, we team up with Autism Awareness Australia and Sydney University's Brain and Mind Centre to walk alongside Thomas as he discovers what the autism spectrum is, and if, and where, he might fit. 

In this episode, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by Professor Adam Guastella from the Brain and Mind Centre to find out what autism is, what common traits people with autism display and what someone ought to do if they feel they, or someone they know, shows some of those signs.

Nicole Rogerson, founding CEO and director of Autism Awareness Australia also talks us through what an autism diagnosis can mean for the families and friends involved. 

You can find the Brain and Mind Centre here, and Autism Awareness Australia's resources in recognising autism here.

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