Autistic Traveller Interviews: Understanding Your Needs and Honouring Them

© Jae L, 2023.

Welcome to this interview series with fellow autistic adults. Some will be guest posts, and others will be interviews on the highs and lows of autistic travel and everything in between.

Guest Bio for Jae L: Middle-aged neuroqueer writer ever curious about what life turns up. My mission in life is to never stop asking questions and messing with expectations. You can find my writing on Medium.

1. Tell us about your background.

I’ve been around for a few decades and am a recovering lawyer experiencing the joys of self-employment as a mediator and writer and a magnet for projects of all kinds. I’m a parent of a teenager, and I’m based in Sydney, Australia.

I started writing for Medium about three years ago, and it was a revelation. The idea of publishing a professional-looking story within hours of having the idea and getting instant feedback was exciting and continues to excite me. I think it’s been really significant in developing my writing skills, and I love the community of neurodivergent writers on the platform.

2. When did you realize you were autistic? Expand in any direction you want.