The empowerment of autistic people through the years has grown both our understanding of autism and how typical models of support and legislation don’t always work to benefit autistic people in the long run. Our panel of campaigners discuss the rise of autistic voices, its significance and the importance of involving those with lived experience in shaping the future for the autism community. Hosted by Helen Ellis with guests Paula McGowan OBE, Tim Nichols and Alexander Marshall.Produced by The Podcast Company. The In Our Words project was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.To find out more please visit: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/who-we-are/in-our-wordsTrigger warning: This episode contains discussions about death that could be distressing.The archive items from the National Autistic Society represent the personal opinions and perspectives of the oral history interviewees and original writers at the time. The opinions and language used during the interviews, articles and other archived content do not necessarily reflect the current views, values, or policies of the National Autistic Society. For our up-to-date language recommendations based on the preferences of autistic people, their families and professionals, please read our guidance on How to talk and write about autism.

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