Autism & special interests | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella

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In this episode of Divergent Voices, Purple Ella speaks to autism writer James Ward-Sinclair and autistic occupational therapist Rosalind Brooks, about the joy autistic people can get from their special interests. In this episode: 02:23 Gender stereotypes and special interests 08:02 Special interests as a form of wellness 13:07 Finding a new special interest This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to receive expert advice and guidance on a range of issues. About Purple Ella: Ella is a YouTube Content Creator and advocate. You can find their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleElla About James Ward-Sinclair: James is an autistic writer and blogger at Autistic & Unapologetic, as well as an advocate for the wider autistic community. You can find his blog here: https://autisticandunapologetic.com/ About Rosalind Brooks: Rosalind is an autistic occupational therapist, trainer, and passionate neurodivergent advocate. You can see her profile here: https://lsc.autismunlocked.co.uk/author/ros-brooks/ Visit the autism unlocked website: https://lsc.autismunlocked.co.uk/ Find out more about Clinical Partners: https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/