Autistically Funny: Jain Edwards Is Autistic And Hilarious

About this episode

Comedian Jane Edwards shares her journey of embracing autism and her comedic career.

Jane Edwards: Embracing Autism and Comedy In this episode, comedian, writer, and actor Jane Edwards from Wales shares her journey of being diagnosed with autism during the pandemic. Jane recounts her childhood experiences, the challenges she faced, and the relief and revelation upon her diagnosis. She also delves into her comedic career, discussing early influences, the difficulties of breaking into the industry, and her love for British comedy and character work. Jane highlights the importance of the online space for her career, especially during the lockdown, and talks about her aspirations in acting and future projects. Additionally, she reflects on the growing neurodivergent community in the arts and its impact. Sources : www.neurorainbowproject.com/neuro_cast https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cyz7rEXL5mAOcskXcumDEB7QovZ2jnom2hzTgnHeMx8/viewform?edit_requested=true/ Give some feedback @NeuroRainbowProject Threads, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Youtube email: neurorainbow@neurorainbowproject.com More from Jain Edwards: https://www.jainedwards.com Timeline: 00:00 Introduction to Jane Edwards 00:36 Discovering Autism 02:28 The Diagnosis Journey 05:00 Family Reflections 12:10…

People in this episode

Host: Auti Auri

Guest: Jane Edwards

Topics covered

• autism
• comedy
• neurodiversity
• personal journey
• acting aspirations

Keywords

• autism
• comedy
• neurodivergent
• diagnosis
• British comedy
• online space
• acting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Auti Auri's Neuro Rainbow Project, British comedy, Neuro Rainbow Project

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