Autism - My Story - Joe | NHS

In this video, Joe tells his story of being an autistic man.
He talks about how autism affects him on a personal level, his future ambitions and what society can do to have more understanding of autistic people.
Being autistic does not have to stop you having a good life.
Like everyone, autistic people have things they're good at as well as things they struggle with.
00:00 - Diagnosis
00:40 - Unique
01:11 - Managing challenges
02:05 - The future
02:33 - Strengths and potential
This video is one in a series called My Story, where people share their personal health stories.
The views expressed and experiences described by people featuring in our stories are their own, and are not endorsed by us. They may not always reflect current NHS or government guidance.
You can find out more about Autism here www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/

[@noansworld]

Hi Joe, I am diagnosed autism when I was 3 years old.... you are great Joe... God bless us!

[@ScottHillVoices]

Great job Joe 👍🏻

[@SimonJay]

Brilliant video Joe, succinct, honest and personal, a great educational video for lots of people :)

[@DiaryOfLydia]

good job joe, I was diagnosed this year at age 24.

[@MumToMillionaire]

Thank you so much for sharing. You are a brilliant, unique young man. I see autistic people as artistic people - so creative and your way of thinking needs to be celebrated. Thank you

[@nursrhymes]

You are amazing and thank you for sharing your story. I pray to see my child to grow up to be like you 🙏💕

[@hannahhemsley-brown2625]

Thank you so much for sharing Joe

[@donnablack6280]

Skydiving?! Rather you than me. Go for it 😀