Autism and Policy Challenges: Understanding Invisible Disabilities – Dr. Klaus Lüben · Metautism #25

As we mark World Autism Awareness Day, we continue our conversation with Dr. Klaus Lüben, autism advocate, software tester, and board member of Bewusst Autistisch, who is actively working to improve inclusion and policy for autistic people in Germany. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into one of the most overlooked challenges: invisible disabilities. Why does society still struggle to understand autism? And what happens when systems are built only around what can be seen? Drawing from both personal experience and his work in policy, Dr. Lüben shares powerful insights into: – the barriers autistic people face in accessing rights and disability recognition – why invisible disabilities are often misunderstood or dismissed – the exhausting reality of masking in everyday life – and the importance of autistic communities and peer support Join our conversation and comment what's your perspective on what true inclusion really means. Missed the first part where we talk more about Klaus's life and work as an autistic person? Listen here: https://youtu.be/wuqJ7BBvQ_M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Don’t miss the next episode. Subscribe to our channel: https://youtube.com/@metautism?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Klaus: https://de.linkedin.com/in/dr-klaus-l%C3%BCben-geb-renziehausen-74b873119 Follow Green ASC VET project, a parent initiative behind the Metautism podcast: https://facebook.com/metautism https://linkedin.com/showcase/metautism/ https://www.instagram.com/metautism.eu Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lJSuae5W3S4BmB4ea4a7W Producer and host: Klara Tuličić, Tenkai https://linkedin.com/in/klara-tulicic/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ © Green ASC VET / Metautism *Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.