So according to the media there has been a huge rise in cases of Autism over recent years. Personally I don’t think this is the case. Is it not obvious that the apparent rise in cases, is due to a large increase in diagnosis, and generally more awareness in society of Autism. In past years people that would now be thought of as being Autistic were diagnosed instead with all sorts Read More
High Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome
High Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome….so what is the difference? Well I have High Functioning Autism and I was told that this diagnosis reflects the fact that I had speech delay as a child. As far as I am aware people with Asperger’s Syndrome may have unusual speech patterns or ways of using speech but not developmental delay. Apart from being a full time fimmaker I also work as a tutor Read More
Autism, Coping with life
As an Autistic person I find that my ability to cope with life is like a light bulb that flickers on and off.
The frustration of being Autistic
Autism-My frustration, What the experts didn’t tell me Sometimes I want to give up and just go back inside my head and not come out The frustration of having Autism when I feel that my brain just does not work properly I can’t easily work things out in my head It is sometimes impossible for me to understand what people are saying to me I get very down and depressed Read More