Autistically Funny: Jain Edwards Is Autistic And Hilarious

Jane Edwards: Embracing Autism and ComedyIn this episode, comedian, writer, and actor Jane Edwards from Wales shares her journey of being diagnosed with autism during the pandemic. Jane recounts her childhood experiences, the challenges she faced, and the relief and revelation upon her diagnosis. She also delves into her comedic career, discussing early influences, the difficulties of breaking into the industry, and her love for British comedy and character work. Jane highlights the importance of the online space for her career, especially during the lockdown, and talks about her aspirations in acting and future projects. Additionally, she reflects on the growing neurodivergent community in the arts and its impact.Sources :www.neurorainbowproject.com/neuro_casthttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cyz7rEXL5mAOcskXcumDEB7QovZ2jnom2hzTgnHeMx8/viewform?edit_requested=true/ Give some feedback @NeuroRainbowProject  Threads, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Youtubeemail: [email protected] from Jain Edwards: https://www.jainedwards.comTimeline:00:00 Introduction to Jane Edwards00:36 Discovering Autism02:28 The Diagnosis Journey05:00 Family Reflections12:10 Challenges in Comedy18:30 Navigating the Comedy Scene20:37 Impact of the Internet29:37 Comedy Inspirations and Style36:55 Autistic Representation in Comedy52:29 Future Aspirations55:38 Where to Find Jane Edwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.