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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does everyone with Autism have Audio Processing Disorder?
Auditory Processing disorder (APD): “Inability of the brain to process sound in the normal way.” Does everyone with Autism have Audio Processing Disorder? This article will not be a scientific analysis, or academic view of Audio Processing Disorder, or it’s relationship with autism. What this article will be is a personal account on the effects […]
Autism: Is poor mental health the bigger problem?
“Mental health professionals need to get educated about autism” The sad truth is: In 2016 there are still very few mental health professionals with enough knowledge of autism, anxiety and depression, to administer effective treatment. In my experience, this is still a much overlooked problem. There is a knowledge gap between most mental health professionals […]
Autism and the Criminal Justice System research
Please take part in Shannon’s autism research project! This week I had this request from Shannon, a third year Psychology and Criminology student at Buckinghamshire New University. Please help Shannon learn more about this extremely important subject. “Hello, I am Shannon Dobson, I’m currently conducting research for my dissertation based on people’s experiences of the criminal […]