This episode of Divergent Voices explores the impact of discovering you are autistic, whether via clinical assessment or selfdiagnosis. Purple Ella is joined once again by blogger Emily Katy and Neurodevelopmental Specialist Hannah Hayward, and together they explore the ‘what next’ from advocating for yourself during an assessment, to recognising when you are masking, and making adjustments that benefit your life going forward. 

This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to receive expert advice and guidance on a range of issues.

00:39 – EmilyKaty's story
02:22 – Ella's story
06:11 – Advocating for yourself during assessment
07:20 – The role of selfidentification
09:13 – Processing your diagnosis
11:39 – Recognising masking
13:09 – Post diagnostic support
14:50 – Being your autistic self

About Purple Ella:
Ella is a YouTube Content Creator and advocate. You can find their channel here:    / purpleella  

About EmilyKaty:
EmilyKaty is Blogger at Authentically Emily https://www.authenticallyemily.uk/

About Hannah Hayward:
Hannah Hayward is a Neurodevelopmental Specialist with Clinical Partners https://www.clinicalpartners.co.uk/'>https://www.clinicalpartners.co.uk/

Visit the autism unlocked website:
https://lsc.autismunlocked.co.uk/

Find out more about Clinical Partners:
https://www.clinicalpartners.co.uk/'>https://www.clinicalpartners.co.uk/