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Jacob

The YUNGBLUD Podcast by BBC

May 27, 202115:00Society & Culture

Jacob was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 and has spent his life feeling dehumanised for it. But he wants to show neurotypicals that autism actually gives him something different to offer the world. Yungblud finds...

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Jacob is an episode from The YUNGBLUD Podcast by BBC. Jacob was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 and has spent his life feeling dehumanised for it. But he wants to show neurotypicals that autism actually gives him something different t...

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Published May 27, 2021, 15:00 long, audio available.

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Jacob was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 and has spent his life feeling dehumanised for it. But he wants to show neurotypicals that autism actually gives him something different to offer the world. Yungblud finds out how Jacob's autism gives him a unique perspective and inspires his creativity. Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

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Published May 27, 2021 and 15:00 long