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Radio Wales,21 Jan 2025,30 mins

Understanding Others

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Adam Walton explores breakdowns in understanding between neurodivergent and neurotypical people, asking how we can better communicate with each other. Joining Adam is Autism Researcher, Dr Gemma Williams, who introduces us to her book 'Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World: A Radical Perspective on Communication and Shared Meaning'. Plus, we hear from Filmmaker, Sam Grierson, whose latest film 'The Programme' explores loneliness and grief from the perspective of a non-binary and neurodivergent ex-police officer, played by Michelle Jeram. Produced by Stuart Russell.

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