DiscoverThe Expanding Worlds Podcast213 Tales Of The Unexpected Paths with Ben Simmonds
213 Tales Of The Unexpected Paths with Ben Simmonds

213 Tales Of The Unexpected Paths with Ben Simmonds

Update: 2025-09-03
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In this episode, Debra Caldow’s guest is Ben Simmonds, who shares his experiences from being diagnosed with autism, being nonverbal until the age of five, moving through school and university, and then to employment. He discusses how autism impacts his life in multifaceted ways. Ben also touches on the medical and social models of disability and the importance of recognizing both the challenges and abilities associated with neurodiversity.

 

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213 Tales Of The Unexpected Paths with Ben Simmonds

213 Tales Of The Unexpected Paths with Ben Simmonds