Interviews

Interview with Dylan "ExoByte" Mayo from the Seattle Metro area. He became aware of his Autistic identity around the age of 32.

Interview with LaTesha Gonzales of New Orleans, Louisiana. She became aware of her Autistic identity at age 39.

Interview with Rebecca Elder of Austin, Texas. Rebecca became aware of her Autistic identity at age 56.

Written testimony by N.P. Saps of Ohio. They became aware of their Autistic identity at age 14. 

Interview with Michael Lee of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Michael became aware of his Autistic identity at age 50.

Interview with Osnat Katz Moon based in Tbilisi, Georgia. They questioned whether they were Autistic since childhood, followed by a diagnosis at age 21.

Interview with Caroline of Hampden, Maine. They were assessed for autism at age 8 but did not receive a diagnosis until age 14.

Interview with Anne Borden King, co-founder of Canada's autistic-led advocacy organization Autistics for Autistics. Anne became aware of her Autistic identity at age 6.

Interview with Katie York, The Distracted Autistic, who is founder of Harford County Neurodivergents in Maryland. They became aware of their Autistic identity around age 33.

Interview with Jessielea, The Inclusionist. Jessielea is an Autistic Diabetic, an out-of-home care leaver, and a "certified statistic smasher." They are based in Melbourne, Australia and became aware of their Autistic identity around age 35.

Interview with Martina "Marti" Kuzenski of Maryland. She is co-author of the book Ladies in Tech: Sharing Expertise for a Successful Career. Martina became aware of her Autistic identity around age 26/27.

Interview with Liz Vande Putte, a neurodivergent professional specializing in neurodiversity training for workplaces. Based in the U.K. and identified as Autistic at 33, Liz also has ADHD, dyspraxia, and hyperlexia.