Introducing — Autistic AF with Grace Tame
From Ladies, We Need To Talk by ABC Australia
May 31, 2026 · 2 min
About this episode
Grace Tame explores the experiences of autistic women and the stigma surrounding autism in a special takeover of the podcast.
"I was bullied for being quirky… I would have these very intense special interests." Join Australian of the Year Grace Tame for a special four-part take over of Ladies, We Need to Talk as she meets leading experts in autism research and connects with other neurodivergent women to get a better understanding of what life is like as an autistic person, beyond the stereotypes. Autism comes wrapped in a lot of stigma and misunderstandings. Grace knows this firsthand. She struggled socially as a kid before finally getting a diagnosis in her late teens. Grace's experience isn't unique, with girls far more likely to get a late diagnosis than boys. So, what's going on? Why did science leave girls behind for so long, and at what cost?
People in this episode
Host: Grace Tame
Topics covered
- autism
- neurodiversity
- women's health
- mental health
- stigma
- diagnosis
Keywords
- autism
- Grace Tame
- neurodivergent
- diagnosis
- stereotypes
- mental health
- women
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ladies, We Need To Talk, ABC Australia
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