Latest Podcast Podcast - Episode 43 On this episode we are joined by Alistair Barfield (Ali), who is the Director/Founder of Deflect and Protect CIC, a digital harms training provider focused on the benefits of the internet. Ali talks about Deflect and Protect, and how technology shapes the environment for autistic adults. He also talks about his own experience of being neurodivergent and how this led him to create Deflect and Protect which aims to keep the neurodivergent community safe online. Thank you, Ali, for being part of our podcast and for sharing your stories, experiences, knowledge, and for sharing the amazing work you continue to do. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Find Out More To find out more about the work Ali and his organisation do, visit the Deflect and Protect website. Leeds Autism Services are a charity dedicated to helping to create a more autism friendly society. Here are some of the ways you can help: Take part in an episode of the podcast. Visit or subscribe to the Leeds Autism Services YouTube channel. Follow us on social media and like / share our posts: Facebook Instagram Bluesky LinkedIn Volunteer or apply to join our wonderful team. If you have enjoyed this content, please consider making a donation to help us keep the podcast up and running. Please select a donation amount (required) £10 Helps us to maintain our sensory rooms and purchase specialist sensory equipment £25 Helps us to keep our life skill kitchens and skills development programs well resourced £50 Helps us to invest in digital innovations to help improve the lives of our beneficiaries Other Set up a regular payment Donate Manage Cookie Preferences