Autistic Perspectives
Living With Autism: Steven Paterson on Growing Up, Support & Success
Steven Paterson talks about growing up autistic, the support that made a difference, and what success means to him.
- Captions available on YouTube
Stories
Lived experience, in people’s own words
ABMC’s written story collection is opening. Every story is published only with the storyteller’s documented consent, so we are building it carefully rather than quickly.
On the ABMC channel
Conversations already published
These video conversations are public on the ABMC YouTube channel. Each person speaks in their own words about family, growing up, and finding support.
Family Voices
An Autism Family's Journey | Sirena Shares Her Story and Community Support
Sirena describes her family's journey and the community support they found along the way.
- Captions available on YouTube
Family Voices
Supporting Autism Families | Claire Dees of Spectrum Autism Support Group
Claire Dees of Spectrum Autism Support Group discusses how families can find connection and support.
- Captions available on YouTube
Consent first
How sharing a story works
You reach out
Tell us a little about what you’d like to share. There is no obligation to continue.
We talk it through
We explain how stories are used, where they appear, and how you can be named — full name, first name, or a pseudonym.
You review and consent
Nothing is published until you have reviewed it and given written consent.
You stay in control
You can ask for edits or removal after publication.
We follow each storyteller’s language preferences, identity-first or person-first, and never present one story as representing all autistic people. Stories describe personal experience and are not medical advice.
Have a story to share?
You decide what is shared, how you are named, and whether your story is written, recorded, or both.
Start a conversation