Meet the young Leeds poet giving a voice to people on the autism spectrum

By Abbey Maclure
Published 7th Sep 2021, 04:45 BST
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A young Leeds poet is ripping up stereotypes of people on the autism spectrum with her moving verse on life with Asperger's syndrome.

Ella Sanderson, 22, has co-created a BBC Introducing Arts radio segment with presenter Huw Edwards, where she discusses neurodivergence, poetry, religion and being human.

The programme, now live on BBC Sounds, features four of Ella's most-performed poems: Wired Different, Delete Her, Disability in Employment and Washing Machine Brain.​

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Determined to be a voice for others on the autism spectrum, Ella wants to raise awareness of what life is like for people with Asperger's syndrome, hoping to change perceptions and make society more inclusive for neurodivergent people.

Ella Sanderson, 22, discusses neurodivergence, poetry, religion and being human in her poetryElla Sanderson, 22, discusses neurodivergence, poetry, religion and being human in her poetry