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.
"Those on the Autistic Spectrum are more likely to experience mental health problems, yet are less likely to receive beneficial treatment." Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) A coping method for a lot of people on the Autistic Spectrum is 'being in control'. Control methods such as planning and routines can help those on the spectrum feel …
I often hear or read comments from people which make me rather upset. People who assume they know how Autism presents itself due to lack of knowledge or out-of-date information. I have collected a few of these assumptions and thought I would share my opinion on whether they are true. Please note, I am only …
I've mentioned previously in my blogs about how a change in plans - such as a delayed flight or my 'things', like my wardrobe becoming disorganised - can cause me to have a mini-meltdown. I want to add to that topic and talk about the level of stress change can cause for those on the …
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I always knew I was different, that there was something which made me not quite the same as others in my age group. My teachers and some family members told me I was just shy - I believed this. When I was 17 I volunteered at a summer camp for young children with disabilities, including …
When you build up the courage to tell somebody about your diagnosis the most insulting and unfortunately common response seems to be, 'but... you don't seem Autistic?'. I truly believe 90% of the time this will be a response said in good faith, meant to make us feel we appear, 'normal' to the world. In …
You don't seem Autistic? 