Reflections On Autistic Mental Health Conference Part 2

An Interview between David Gray-Hammond & Helen Edgar

After the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2025, David Gray-Hammond asked me to reflect on what Autistic community means, why spaces like this matter, and how we can empower each other. What follows is a summary of my reflections and our conversation, shared here as part of the wider dialogue within our Autistic community.

Q1. What does Autistic communi…