Not annoying, just different – a journey through autism
An autistic father describes fighting for answers for his children – and what happens when the system fails them
DD is a software developer who has worked in various fields, including Finance and AI. A keen advocate for mental health, they have spoken about this topic at events across Europe and beyond. Originally hailing from London, they migrated to Norfolk to start a family somewhere with open space. When not sitting, hunched at a screen, DD can be found building LEGO from their meticulously organised collection. Sometimes the kids are allowed to join in too
An autistic father describes fighting for answers for his children – and what happens when the system fails them
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