Tom always suspected he was autistic, but had never been formally diagnosed. What does finding that out look like?

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 Part Two, we travel to Professor Adam Guastella's clinic at the Brain and Mind Centre to sit in on Tom’s assessment, learn how and why neurodiversity is so varied, and how one who suspects they are autistic navigates that complexity.  

Listen to Part One here.

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

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Tom always suspected he was autistic, but had never been formally diagnosed. What does finding that out look like?
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 Part Two, we travel to Professor Adam Guastella's clinic at the Brain and Mind Centre to sit in on Tom’s assessment, learn how and why neurodiversity is so varied, and how one who suspects they are autistic navigates that complexity.  
Listen to Part One <a href="https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-briefing/episode/what-if-im-autistic-autism-101?utm_source=listnr&amp;utm_medium=web_responsive&amp;utm_campaign=internal_share&amp;utm_content=f4cf35ad-1154-4fe5-8804-101c9414a626%3Bbbdb3340-d3c6-443d-9b5d-b22701701121">here</a>.
You can find the Brain and Mind Centre <a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/">here</a>, and Autism Awareness Australia's resources in recognising autism <a href="https://www.autismawareness.com.au/understanding-autism/signs-of-autism">here.</a>
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A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 3pm Monday to Friday, and profiles across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour-Gatt, Bension Siebert and Antoinette Lattouf.

A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 3pm Monday to Friday, and profiles across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour-Gatt, Bension Siebert and Antoinette Lattouf.

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