Autism Archives

Trans rights take centre stage at “Autism’s Got Talent”.

Steven Smith17th October 202224th October 2022

Trans performers Jack Roberts and Elphaba Orion delivered a moving rendition of “For Good” at this year’s “Autism’s Got Talent”.

Anxiety, bullying & sexual abuse: Meet the inspirational Ben Pearson.

Steven Smith29th April 202229th April 2022

Features / Watch OutNewsGlobalTV

Steven Smith talks to Ben Pearson who has overcome anxiety, addiction and horrific sexual assault to found a thriving fashion business.

Autism’s Got Talent: a talent-packed showcase to banish preconceptions.

Rob Harkavy19th October 202119th October 2021

Arts & Culture / Features

Rob Harkavy went along to London’s Mermaid Theatre to watch a collection of hugely talented performers at this year’s Autism’s Got Talent.

How to Drop a Piano: a tight, funny & thought-provoking audio drama.

Rob Harkavy24th September 202124th September 2021

Arts & Culture / Features

Samantha Grierson’s audio play, How to Drop a Piano, tackles meaty themes with a lightness of touch that characterises much of the author’s earlier work.

Autism charity boss Anna Kennedy OBE has a cup of tea with Steven.

Steven Smith25th August 202125th August 2021

Features / Health

Anna Kennedy OBE is the founder of Anna Kennedy Online, a charity which provides support and information to autistic children and their families.

How a loving family coped with an autistic child and came out winning.

Rob Harkavy16th April 202116th April 2021

Features / Health

Everyone thinks they know what autism is but the condition remains woefully misunderstood.

Review. Crocodile, an audio drama starring Heather Peace.

Rob Harkavy18th January 202118th January 2021

Arts & Culture / Features / Reviews

Crocodile has a degree, a job which she hates and – in common with a lot of autistic people – quite a few quirks.

Interview: Rob Harkavy meets Kacey Ainsworth.

Rob Harkavy15th June 202015th June 2020

Celebrity / Entertainment, culture & sport / Features / Video! Isolation interviews

You’ll know her from EastEnders, Grantchester and, more recently, Jimmy McGovern’s Moving On. She’s also a hugely successful theatre actor, autism campaigner and a genuinely lovely person. Yes folks, it’s the wonderful KACEY AINSWORTH!