Jo is an autistic person, an autism parent and an autism professional working for the NHS in my local CCG. Parenthood came first, then her own late diagnosis in 2003. Then finally, after more than 15 years as a parent advocate and autism activist, in 2015, she became an autistic Expert by Experience within the Transforming Care Program in the UK, putting her at the sharp end of mental health provision for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

"If I have a mission statement, it is that the human spectrum is wide and diverse, and that we all have a rightful and equal place on it."