Sara Gibbs
- Writer
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Why two autistic women decided to laugh at autism - on our own terms
Contrary to popular consensus, for Elsa Williams and Sara Gibbs autism can be a laughing matter - and they've aimed to prove it with their new comedy website, where all the content is written by and for autistic people.
Elsa Williams and Sara Gibbs, The Independent, 5th May 2024Satirical autistic news site The Daily Tism launches
Comedy writers Sara Gibbs and Elsa Williams have launched The Daily Tism, a satirical news site to "give space to autistic voices, poke fun at mainstream perceptions of autism and show that autistic people do, in fact, have a sense of humour".
British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2024Comedy writer Sara Gibbs on autism diagnosis
"People said I was weak, lazy and fussy. I'm not - but I am autistic." The late diagnosis of Melanie Sykes and Christine McGuinness came as no surprise to those who, like Sara Gibbs, have trodden the same path.
Sara Gibbs, The Guardian, 20th November 2021Sara Gibbs: Drama Queen review
Drama Queen doesn't so much end as offer a jumping-off point, a fresh start.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 24th June 2021Sara Gibbs - Dramatic? No, I'm autistic
When Sara Gibbs was diagnosed with autism at 30 it explained so much, she tells Gaby Wine.
Gaby Wine, The Jewish Chronicle, 24th June 2021Sara Gibbs: I was diagnosed with autism at 30
She was called 'weirdo' and found dating fraught. Then Sara Gibbs had a revelation.
Michael Odell, The Times, 17th June 2021Comedy writer Sara Gibbs pens autism memoir
Sara Gibbs is to publish Drama Queen, a "compelling and funny" book about her experiences of growing up with autism.
British Comedy Guide, 30th October 2020