In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by author and advocate Mitch Grace to discuss growing up autistic, receiving an autism diagnosis during high school, and navigating education from childhood through to postgraduate study.

Mitch reflects on the challenges of social communication, feeling different from his peers, and the mixed emotions that came with finally understanding why certain aspects of life had always felt harder. Together, Becca and Mitch explore the educational environments that helped them thrive, the importance of accommodations, and how autistic students can advocate for the support they need.

In this episode:

• Receiving an autism diagnosis and what it changed
• Social communication, friendships and understanding yourself
• The impact of specialist schools and smaller class sizes
• What makes an educational environment truly inclusive
• College accommodations and disability support services
• Navigating higher education as an autistic student
• The importance of self-advocacy and asking for support
• Why autistic-led advice and lived experience matter

Guest:

Mitch Grace is the author of Growing Up with Asperger's: Lessons Learned and Shareable Wisdom, where he shares practical advice and personal reflections drawn from his experiences growing up autistic.

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