I am autistic

Too often, autism is described by all the things a person cannot do. Yes, autism is a disability – and so it can make every day challenging. But it’s not all bad. Autistic people have so many unique strengths. Here are my 5 favourite things about being autistic: 1. Being organised = I love sorting… Read more

The language surrounding autism can be very confusing, especially as someone new to the area. It can feel like a minefield sometimes, with some words now being outdated or offensive to many autistic people. Below, I highlight the language I choose to use, and my opinions on common terminology.  (Note: this is my opinion only… Read more

It’s 7:00am and my alarm is blaring. As I wake up, the usual dread hits me like a ton of bricks. I can already feel the pain in my chest, and, in fact, I doubt it’s even left from yesterday. I struggle to eat so I go without breakfast – I’ll regret that later.  I… Read more