I intend to use this blog as a platform to share my story and be the resource I was searching for during my own diagnosis. I hope that my posts will be relatable to those also on the spectrum and provide neurotypicals with an inside eye on life with Autism.
I think I’ve spent my entire life telling people I’m tired. Family, friends, work colleagues. healthcare professionals: whenever I’m asked how I’m feeling my response is “I’m tired”. I sometimes get the impression people think I’ve merely had a bad night’s sleep or I need to go to bed earlier. It’s more than that though …
Autism is a lifelong disability; Autistic children grow into Autistic adults. Autism is a spectrum condition, meaning that every Autistic person, and their needs, are different. A handful of Autistic people may have a coinciding learning disability and require 24-hour care. Some Autistic people may need a few hours of guidance at home each week …
You don't seem Autistic? 