I'm Autistic! What now?
Episode 3: I’m Autistic! What now?
Episode 3: Skipping the Small Talk
Published 17th March 2026
Casey Archbald (he/him) is a proud Autistic person with a wealth of experience in Autistic advocacy is Australia. In this episode, he shares his own personal journey; from discovering his Autistic identity, to connecting with other Autistic people and uncovering the power of being unapologetically yourself- “awkward and proud,” as he says. Thank you Casey for joining us on this episode!
A bit about Casey:
As a proud Autistic individual, Casey provides strategic advice to both state and federal governments on issues relating to Autistic people. He serves as a member of the Passenger Accessibility Working Group for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, advising the Queensland Government, and contributed to the Australian Government’s efforts as a member of the working groups tasked with implementing the National Guideline for assessment and diagnosis of autism in Australia for the National Disability Insurance Agency. Additionally, Casey is an active member of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand’s advocacy advisory group, and is the Managing Director of Empower Autism!