An autistic man who learned how to read and write when he was 18 has become Cambridge University's youngest-ever Black professor.
Professor Jason Arday who is now 37, spoke about his journey through education and becoming a prestigious professor. Jason struggled with autism and learning delays so much so he was left unable to speak until he was 11-years-old.
He was told by therapists and career advisers that he would spend his adult life requiring lifelong support in an assisted living facility. READ MORE: 'We wish Raffi could talk and tell us his story' - cat missing for SIX years reunited with owners Therapists and career advisers predicted he would spend his adult life in assisted living and require lifelong support.
Having now taken up one of the most prestigious professorship posts in one of the world's leading top universities, he is the youngest Black person to do so, joining just five other Black professors in the institution.
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