I am autistic

If you read my last blog post, you will have heard about my experience so far at university. Transitioning to university can be challenging for everybody, especially for autistic students. It is often a time of a lot of change, which while worrying is also super exciting!  Here are some of my top tips for Read more

The end of 2024 marked just over a year since I joined the 2023-2026 cohort of the Scottish Disability Sport Young Person’s Sports Panel. This panel, supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, is made up of myself and 12 other young people aged 14 to 22, “who come with a huge amount of enthusiasm, Read more

As you may have noticed I have not been very active on my blog recently and that is for a very exciting reason – I have been busy starting university! I have come a very long way since my first blog post, and I want to share my university experience so far.  If I think Read more

This Sunday, the 18th of August, is International Never Give Up Day. With the organisers calling it a reflection on the power of perseverance and dedication, and ‘a time for individuals to reflect on their own journey,’ I thought I would celebrate by sharing my own story.  If you had told me two years ago to Read more

Disability Pride Month is every July, and is a time for disabled people to be proud of our identities, achievements, and strengths. It is all about self-acceptance and embracing your disability. Recently, as part of my role on the Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) Young Person’s Sport Panel, I was part of a blog post celebrating Read more

This week I am going to talk about the sunflower lanyard, and where, when, and how I use it.  If you are unaware, the sunflower lanyard was designed to help people with hidden disabilities share that they might need a little more support, understanding and patience. It started out in airports – given the stresses Read more