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Autism

Autism and Depression

Featured Photo: Image by Anemone123 from Pixabay Autism. It can be both challenging and interesting. It can present many difficulties. Not each is one in the same. It can be confusing for both us and others. There are those who are sympathetic, those who do not care, those who will exploit or abuse us, those […]

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Autism

Mark Rober and Color the Spectrum – Autism Awareness and Support for Adults with Autism!

Featured Photo: Source. Today I wanted to talk a bit about Mark Rober and more specifically on the subject of Autism as it relates to his reveal that his son has Autism, which is the story for many families and parents, and he understandably was nervous to let his fans and the internet know about […]

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Autism Lifestyle

A Terrible Experience in a Council-run Housing Program

Featured Photo: Photo by Mike from Pexels I have mentioned a few times on this blog about the attempt for me and my brother to find our own place and move on into an independent life. As two individuals with Autism it isn’t easy and we are currently receiving help from a housing organisation and our district council to try […]

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Autism Entertainment and Gaming

Locke & Key’s Portrayal of a Character with a Learning Disability is Good (No Big Show Spoilers)

I have recently finished watching the first season of Locke & Key and I must say that it is in my personal untainted opinion an amazing show so far and each episode managed to keep me glued to the screen to learn more about the background characters and the mysteries, after each episode I 100% […]

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Autism Lifestyle

The Coronavirus Effect, Don’t Assume People with Autism are Enjoying this Period

It is without a doubt at this point that the coronavirus has led to a major change in pretty much everyone’s daily life and means we are now all facing different ways of having to do things and missing out on some of the things that were a usual part of our routine – which […]

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Autism Lifestyle

Me and Autism

I was diagnosed with Autism at about the age of 5, which is the average diagnosis age for the condition for many, although some do go undiagnosed through life which is a very unfortunate circumstance that can lead to problems down the road. My form of Autism is Asperger’s, although as of 2013 Asperger’s is […]

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Autism Lifestyle

My Independence Journey Has Begun

For anyone with high-functioning Autism, I believe independence is something we can all achieve. This includes our own job that makes us a living, our own relationships and friends and also includes eventually getting our very own place and perhaps one day our own family.   But it is a long road. For me it really […]