In this video, five people tell their own accounts of what it is like living as an autistic person.
We hear views on how autism affects their everyday life and how society can better support and understand autistic people.
Being autistic does not have to stop you having a good life.
Like everyone, autistic people have things they're good at as well as things they struggle with.
Autism is a spectrum. This means everybody with autism is different. This video shows how different autistic people are when on different parts of the spectrum.
00:00 - Diagnosis
02:40 - Challenges
05:10 - Positive steps
07:55 - Getting support
10:20 - The Future
The views expressed and experiences described by people featuring in our stories are their own, and are not endorsed by us. They may not always reflect current NHS or government guidance.
You can find out more about Autism here www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/