Category: Understanding Autism
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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, with her father and Hazel Irvine. Whilst she was running around the snooker table, setting up shots and playing them, totally engrossed in her own…
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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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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 of year. Lots of expectations in terms of behaviour at gatherings. This includes showing expected shows of joy, participation in a bright noisy atmosphere, lots…
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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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Autism Awareness Week – Autism and Art
How about autism and the world of art. Just a few likely autistic people listed here, there are many more – Joy Adamson, Rafael Angevine, David Barth, Govy, Andy Warhol, Neri Avraham, L S Lowry, Michelangelo. Our museum walls would be so different. Less colour, less variety. Less exciting.
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Autism Awareness Week – Autistic people in Music
Autistic people (or with autistic traits) also feature heavily in the world of music, excelling, showing up in talent shows quite often. Just a few – Eninem, Gary Newman, Susan Boyle, Ladyhawke, Matt Savage, James Durbin, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Just listen to some of the lyrics of Gary Newman and Eninem. It will help…
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