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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 different, new ways of doing things. Why? Because he was autistic, neurodivergent, with a different way of thinking. Autistic and neurodivergent people continue to contribute…
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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 who I am.
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Imposter Syndrome
A very interesting post. I’ve suggested improvements, to be told they are not needed, then told I had not contributed ideas.
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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 have contributed greatly to the modern world. It, and autism, should be celebrated and accepted. #autismawareness #autism #mentalhealth #aspergers #nationalaspergers #aspergerssyndrome #aspergersawareness #aspergerslife #ASD #asdawareness…
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Autism Awareness Week continued – Autistics on TV – passionate on our subjects – being us
We are also to be seen on TV. I’ve said about directors, and writers and film related subjects. We are also in front of the camera on TV, being us, speaking on our passions, spreading them. Some are open about having autism, with no shame of it. In fact it can help them. Just think…
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Autism Awareness Week continued – Let’s play – at sport
And don’t forget sport, a hard area to fit in, be how it is expected, teamwork, planning. But Autistic people are there. Look them up if you don’t recognise them. Amber Black, Mikey Brannigan, Jadyn Waiser, Breanna Clark, David Campion, Cody Ware, Jessica-Jane Applegate, Armani Williams. Lionel Messi is reported to have autistic traits. See…
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Autism Awareness Week – The prickly world of politics
Politics is not without its autistic contributions either. Politics needs a special mindset, viewpoint, maybe stubborn way, pragmatism. Different ideas. I have seen that some modern British politicians are now being discussed as having autism, or considered to have artistic traits. It is possible that is so, but I won’t discuss those here, I’ll let…
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Autism Awareness Week – Let’s look good, help others look good – the creative world of fashion
Now to the world of fashion, not an easy world to fit in. Again autistic people have made their mark – using their imagination, finding their place. Models – Heather Kuzmich, Alexis Wineman, Rachel Barcellona, Paula Hamilton, Desi Napole, Nina Parker Designers – Isaac O’Riordan, Michael Ryan Andelsek Matej Hosek, . Using their different ways…
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Autism Awareness Week – Authors and Poets – no autistic write-off
Now, let’s curl up with a good book. A good story or a poem. Or a non-fiction book. With more autistic contributors. Some more you will know – Lewis Carroll, Emily Dickinson, James Joyce, WH Auden, HG Wells, Hans Christian Anderson, William Butler Yeats, Benjam Banneker, Stephen Shore, Mark Twain and George Orwell. Autism may…
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Autism and work – To disclose or not to disclose
Autism is a neurological condition, affecting how the world is seen, understood and interacted with, and affects autistic responses to it. A differently wired brain, bringing great skills. And people with the condition are protected from discrimination by Employments laws, so why should there be any questions about whether or not you should disclose this…
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