Category: Disability
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Neurodiversity – an organisational advantage to be valued and supported — Elisabeth Goodman’s Blog
By Elisabeth Goodman, 4th July 2017 What is neurodiversity, and why value it? I’ve been reading and thinking about neurodiversity for a while, as it is something that we value and support in young people at the Red Balloon Learner Centre in Cambridge, for which I am a Trustee. It is something that is sometimes […]…
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14 Reasons Blogging Makes Sense For Disabled People — Hear It From Helen
14 reasons I’ve found blogging so beneficial, as a disabled person. 14 Reasons Blogging Makes Sense For Disabled People — Hear It From Helen
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Tips for Parents — All About Autism
Many families have asked if I had any tips for parents, so I wanted to share a few of my thoughts. Daily Routine Create and maintain a daily routine. Use a daily activity schedule including visual prompts to help your child know what is coming next. Children are used to a set schedule when they…
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Article: For People With Autism, Lockdowns Shatter Routine, Heighten Anxiety — All About Autism
Last week, I wrote about Ryan’s concerns on the continuation of the “shelter in place” and how a firm date for it to end seems to be more a dream than a reality. I talked about his struggles and his heightened anxiety that comes with lack of structure and exercise, which is what he thrives […]…
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A bolt from the blue — The English Introvert
I’ve been reading Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks and the case on the page just suddenly stood out to me. It was describing the severe amnesia of the patient. It said that while he was still able to read and play music on a whim along with talking about subjects that he was previously interested in; […]…
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Greta Thunberg Book Details Her Autism Struggles In Childhood, Impact On Family — Deadline
Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg was “slowly disappearing into some kind of darkness” as she struggled with autism in her pre-teen years, according to a new book written by her mother. Malena Ernman details her 17-year-old daughter’s early life in a revealing new book, Our House is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and […]…
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Learning about Employment for Adults with Autism — Site Title
You will note that traditionally it is not an easy thing for an adult with autism when it comes to employment. This has been subjected by the attitude of the employers. You will find out that there is still a percentage of the adult with autism who are still used regardless of the gap. Due […]…
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We Wear What We Want — Autistic Rights and Freedoms
Recalling that autistic people interpret sensory stimulations differently than most people, it cannot be understated how important our favourite clothing is to us. Our favourite clothes are those clothes that our skin has grown accustomed to the feeling of. They make our skin feel safe, comfortable, and protected. The absence of our favourite clothes makes […]…
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Autism Anger — OldLady With Autism
Shhhhhhh don’t talk about that!!!!! Autism has a few “sore spots” that seem to be avoided as topics for discussion in the forums I participate in. When somebody does open up, there is a flood of responses, seemingly relief in finding that individuals are not alone in their struggles. I am talking about emotional regulation […]…
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How Technology Can Shrink the Autism Employment Gap — Autisable
Adults on the autism spectrum face significant barriers to employment, with 85 percent of college-educated adults with autism unemployed. While adults with autism may have the hard skills needed to do a job, they often struggle with the soft skills required to get hired and stay employed. While some employers — Microsoft, SAP, and Ernst […]…
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