Olley Edwards is a British campaigner for Autistic girls and women. She’s a published author, public speaker and a Film director.
Her latest Autism documentary is in the Cannes short film corner this month.
She has 2 Autistic daughters ages 13 and 7. Olley is also Aspergers herself and works to end stigma and raise acceptance for the future of Autistic girls.
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Olley’s Story:
What is it really like to grow up as a young woman with Asperger Syndrome? Olley Edwards, a UK born actress, model and mother to three.
Listen to this episode of The Autism Show Podcast to hear more about Olley’s journey.
We discuss:
- How Olley found out she had Aspergers herself.
- Why Olley’s mission is erasing stigma for girls and women on the autism spectrum.
- Why she doesn’t believe in leaving a trust fund for her kids.
- How Olley is spreading not only awareness but also autism acceptance through film making.
- Olley also shares her new film, Epidemic of Knowledge which shows the process of diagnosis.
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Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism Website: Olley’s recommended website is described as “the resource we wish we’d had when autism first became part of our lives: a one-stop source for carefully curated, evidence-based information from autism parents, autistics, and autism professionals.” Oh, they have a book too:
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Why Aren’t Normal People Normal?
Olley’s book: A Girl’s Survival Guide to Growing Up with Asperger Syndrome.
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