For this podcast theatre makerJody O'Neill talks with Lisa Farrelly about creating her show What I (Don't) Know About Autism which is enjoying a sold out run on the Peacock stage. Jody talks about the perception, assumptions, and treatments that are associated with Autism and challenges, educates and celebrates Autistic identity.

What I (Don't) Know About Autism Dublin, Peacock Theatre Sat 1 - Sat 8 FebCork, The Everyman: Tue 11 – Thu 13 FebBray, Mermaid Arts Centre: Sat 15 Feb

Cast: Shay CrokeCast: Paula McGlincheyCast: Jayson MurrayCast: Jody O'NeillCast: Matthew RalliCast: Eleanor WalshWriter: Jody O’NeillProducer: Melissa NolanDirector: Dónal GallagherChoreographer: Cindy CummingsSet and Costume Design: Medb LambertLighting Design: Eoin WinningComposer and Sound Design: Carl KennedyStage Manager: Cian MulhallAssistant Stage Manager: Shannon CowanPR: Dairne O’Sullivan

Funded by the Arts Council and Wicklow County Council with the support of The Everyman, the Abbey Theatre, Mermaid Arts Centre, AsIAm, Fishamble New Play Company, Rough Magic Theatre Company, KCAT and Triple A Wicklow.

Recorded on Tuesday 4 February 2020 at the Abbey Theatre.Interviewer & Editor: Lisa FarrellySound operator: Derek Conaghy01/2020 Broadcast 07/02/2020

Irish Independent Article Health & Well Being Courtesy Irish Independent 03/02/20

Photo Emily Quinn (C)