Category: Autism and Employment
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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 still, had to move, with energy to burn. I was not judged on it, people there knew I was autistic. #autism #autistic #autisme #autismawareness ##disability…
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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 now with the build up and preparation. I’m not sure if that is normal. I’m glad I did it though. 😌 #autismacceptanceweek2023 #autismawarenessmonth2023 #autism #autistic…
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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 on the speaker had a ball which he periodically bounced, held, fidgeted with. To many people this might seen strange, a disruption. Ask how was…
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Alan Turing – £50 note issued on his birthday
Alan Turing is widely regarded as the father of Modern Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He worked at GCHQ, where a large LGBT inspired artwork has been unveiled. He was also autistic His work included helping break the German Enigma Code, shortening World War 2 by 2 years possibly, saving millions of lives. This is…
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Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride Day is 18 June. Tomorrow. Autism brings so many skills and insights into the world. Made the modern world possible, and enabled us to survive many situations and thrive. Just think Alan Turing, Nikola Tesla, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerburg. Not to mention those in entertainment, art, sport. Everywhere. Yet it can…
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Demystifying the Positives of Autistic Communication – but misunderstood, under utilised
Some more positive traits which are useful, this time in communication, either written or verbal. Some of these come from my experience, and understanding after my diagnosis. Please continue to remember that each person with autism is different. The issues below may overlap in some ways, but I feel it clarifies some of our strengths. …
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Autism Awareness Week – The weird and wonderful world of Science
I started the week with the elements making our world what it is now. But that is not the only contribution of autistic people to science and inventions. Here are more involved with science. How many of these names do you know – Marie Curie, Isaac Newton, Leonardo da Vinci, Bram Cohen, Paul Dirac, Temple…
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Access the Autistic Skill Set 5. Retain and flourish
Staff costs are the highest expenditure in business, so how to retain those skills within. The trained skills, the people with potential, and can grow and really benefit the business as part of teams. Just consider the cost of not understanding and losing the skills. Performance panels can lead to loss of morale, staff and…
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What are the Indications of Aspergers Syndrome — Free PLR Articles
Useful information about aspergers syndrome. Worth reading. It is important to remember that everyone is an individual and the symptoms will vary.
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Accessing the Autistic Skill Set 3. Ripening and Growing Part 2
I have previously given some ideas how to further understand and respect autistic people and their unique skill and build on this further. Here are some further tips to help ripen and grow them. 4. Build mutual trust and respect By getting to know us as we are, by working with us from where we…
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