Episode 1: An Invitation to Listen

The first episode of Off Script, On Spectrum opens with a conversation about autism that starts with questions rather than conclusions, and with lived experience placed alongside professional perspective.In this episode, Janet and Fitz discuss how autism has shaped their lives in different ways and how those experiences influence how they think about language, roles, and responsibility in autism spaces. The conversation moves between family life and professional contexts, highlighting how those worlds often overlap and sometimes complicate one another.They explore topics that are frequently debated but not always discussed deeply: Who gets to speak for autism? How do language and labels shape the conversation? What happens when lived experience and professional expertise intersect?Rather than aiming to resolve these questions, the episode focuses on creating space for dialogue. It sets the tone for a podcast that values multiple perspectives and invites listeners into an ongoing conversation about autism, voice, and understanding.Send a text