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Lover of many crafts. Advocate and Autistic speaker, communication and the workplace. Lover of many crafts.

  • See you on the other side – surviving Christmas

    This is a comment made at a recent meeting with my autistic group. Christmas is a time of year not always enjoyed by Autistic people. It is a busy time… Read more

  • communication, skills and autism

    I was watching a break from play in the World Championship Snooker when something set me off thinking about communication, passion and autism. A child came into the practice room,… Read more

  • autism – moving around

    Autistic tip of the day If an autistic person wants to move – let them. Sunday at an event I forgot to take a sensory/ fidget toy. I couldn’t stand… Read more

  • Autism/Neurodiversity awareness

    I’ve just done a talk on autism at my companies monthly meeting. It went well I think and people seemed to have found it helpful. I’m feeling a bit tired… Read more

  • Alan Turing celebrated

    Today the achievements of Alan Turing were celebrated with a train being named after him. He has been called the father of modern computing and artificial intelligence. He could see… Read more

  • Welcome Difference

    Last night Sheldon Riley performed ‘Not the same’ at the Eurovision Song contest. Wearing a mask, but for different reasons to other performers. He is autistic and gay. The song… Read more

  • Being Undiagnosed Autistic can Lead to Learning Who You Truly Are Much Later in Life

    This is so inciteful. I was late diagnosed with autism, some things easy, some things hard. I am still finding out who I am today, and am not ashamed of… Read more

  • Imposter Syndrome

    A very interesting post. I’ve suggested improvements, to be told they are not needed, then told I had not contributed ideas. Read more

  • International Asperger’s Day

    Today is International Asperger’s Day Asperger’s is part of the Autism Spectrum Condition, part of the Neurodiverse Conditions. People with Asperger’s have great skills, a different way of thinking, and… Read more

  • Autistic ways – fidgeting, emotional regulation

    I’ve just watched a video talking about the similarities between autism and ADHD, which was very interesting. There are similarities. What was more interesting though, was that I noticed early… Read more

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I’m Jo, aka the Autistic Mouse

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