Why autistic people can be great journalists

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"I believe my disability is my strength, and it makes me a better journalist," says Lydia Wilkins, a freelance journalist. "[My mentor] Harold Evans told me there is no shame in being obsessional as that is an asset, and that means you can get to the bottom of things."

Wilkins is autistic. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that is often misunderstood and stigmatized.

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