“An autistic person is not just a diagnosis described in a medical text book.” Subscribe to AdultsWithAutism.org.uk If we type, “What is autism” into Google, we will probably see the standard list of symptoms, diagnostic criteria and articles on what to do if your child has autism. The headline descriptions and information about autism on most websites may be technically correct, but to get a true picture of autism, we need to dig a lot deeper. From Read More
Autism-friendly inspirational activity ideas-coming soon!
Autism-friendly inspirational activity ideas are coming soon to AdultsWithAutism.org.uk My goal for 2017 is to inspire and encourage you to get more involved with all life has to offer. This includes autism-friendly: Holiday’s Courses Activities Exercise How to guides Career guides These will all be included in the upcoming lifestyle section of AdultsWithAutism.org.uk. It’s taking more time than expected to create the content for this new section, but I will Read More
The Problem with Autistic Dating Websites
Whilst researching autism-friendly dating websites recently for the new lifestyle section of AdultsWithAutism, I came to the conclusion that I would not recommend any of these websites. The first few results in Google search revealed autistic dating sites that appeared-at best-unregulated and unmanaged by anyone with knowledge of autism. The worst examples, were sites that did not seem to care about the safety of potentially vulnerable autistic people. As an experiment, I signed Read More
Campaign for Mental Health Education in UK Schools
Campaign for Mental Health Education in UK Schools People with autism often have co-morbid mental health difficulties I was contacted recently by Natalie from the UK based mental health charity; The Shaw Mind Foundation, to help promote their campaign for greater mental health training in UK schools.Please sign the Shaw Mind Foundation’s petition and make this happen! I would like to share this UK government petition on behalf of mental health charity The Shaw Read More
Your dating experiences on the autistic spectrum
Adults With Autism.org.uk is keen to hear about your experiences of dating and relationships. Have you found it difficult as an autistic person to find a girlfriend or boyfriend? Have you used any of the online dating websites for people with autism, did it work for you? If not, how did you meet your partner and find love? Do you have any tips on how people with autism can find Read More
Do Autism “treatments” work?
Have you noticed just how many scientifically unproven “cures” for autism there are on the internet? Generally I’m sceptical, very sceptical. There are hundreds of Individuals and companies online that are more than happy to take money from desperate parents with autistic children. YouTube for example, is awash with anecdotes of how a child was cured of autism within two days of drinking a certain type of juice, cutting out a type Read More
Autism friendly courses-are you interested?
Would you be interested in online courses in:FilmmakingHow to edit a videoHow to choose a cameraHow to make a blog/websiteIf you would be interested in taking any of these types of autism friendly courses, please let me knowPlease leave your comments below. Thanks for reading-Steve
Autism, mental health conditions: The extra cost of insurance
Insurance guide for people with autism, and mental health conditions. “Insurance is likely to be more expensive if you are on the autistic spectrum, and have a mental health condition” Steve-Adults with Autism.org.uk Subscribe to AdultsWithAutism.org.uk Got a disability? Lets talk about insurance.Whilst an autism diagnosis may not necessarily be a red flag to an insurance company, There is a good chance that you will end up paying more for it than Read More
Autistic? Take a nap!
“Speaking as a usually stressed out autistic person, nothing energises my brain like an afternoon nap” Are you tired, and on the autistic spectrum? Then take a nap. Yes, the sleep experts are saying that having a nap during the course of the day is actually very beneficial for most people, whether you’re NT or on the autistic spectrum. This is really great news. From my experience, the Read More
How to achieve more as an autistic adult
Procrastination definition: “The action of delaying or postponing something.” From my observations, people on the autistic spectrum appear to procrastinate more than the average neuro-typical. Those of us with autism often struggle to get started on a task, to tidy our living space, make that phone call, write that essay, tackle that pile of paperwork. We are quickly overwhelmed, confused and stressed out by all the things we need Read More