Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist who is internationally known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action against climate change.
Greta Thunberg says that having autism is a superpower.
Twitter @GretaThunberg
Will.i.am
William James Adams Jr., better known by his stage name will.i.am, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, television personality and actor. He is the founding and lead member of the musical group Black Eyed Peas
Will.i.am said his ADHD traits work well for him in studios and in meetings about creative ideas in music.
Twitter @iamwill
Chris Packham
Chris Packham is a naturalist, nature photographer and television presenter. He became a household name in the 80s and 90s for his work on the CBBC nature program The Really Wild Show and more recently Springwatch. Chris is autistic and has presented several documentaries about autism and his experiences as an autistic person. He has won many awards and and is highly respected for his work on nature and conservation.
Jason Arday
Jason Arday is a sociologist who writes and researches about education, social mobility, mental health and race. He was the youngest black person to be made a professor at Cambridge University. Jason grew up in London. He is autistic and learned to speak when he was 11 years old.
Rob Burrow
Rob Burrow was a professional rugby player who played for Leeds Rhinos. He represented Great Britain, England and Yorkshire throughout his career. In 2019, he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and used a communication aid to support his communication. Rob used this technology to read on BBC Bedtime Stories. He was awarded an CBE for his work in raising funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease.
George Webster
George Webster is an actor, dancer and television presenter. He presents on the CBeebies House and is an ambassador for the charity Mencap. George has Down Syndrome and has spoken out to dispel common misconceptions about Down Syndrome.
Raymond Antrobus
Raymond Antrobus MBE is a deaf poet, writer, and educator born in Hackney. He has published many of his poems and has won multiple awards, fellowships, and poetry slams. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and has performed his work at festivals, on TV, and on radio. He publishes children’s books too – with deaf characters in them.
