Grace Tame’s new ABC podcast on autism has sparked predictable debate. Much of that discussion has focused on Tame herself, her advocacy and whether she is an appropriate public figure to host such a program. I suspect that conversation misses another important issue.Presented with Tame as the latest face of the neurodivergent diagnosis, Australians may experience a moment of surprise. She does not resemble what most people instinctively imagine when they hear the word “disability”. She is articulate, successful, independent and highly influential. She hosts podcasts, writes books and shapes public debate.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles