CANDDID Conversations - Conference Special Part 2

In this episode, Maddy, is joined by Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou and Prof Sujeet Jaydeokar to explore what co‑production really looks like in neurodiversity research, education and clinical practice. Georgia reflects on her work with Autism Central and the national autism peer education programme, describing how involving autistic people and families in decision‑making shifts services away from conformity and towards agency. Their conversation highlights the limits of neurotypical models, the importance of active listening, and the need for teams where lived experience and professional expertise sit side by side learning they’re keen to embed more deeply across CANDDID’s work. This is an information-only feed for people with learning disabilities, autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, their families and carers, provided by the Centre for Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID) and Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. If you need urgent help please contact NHS 111.