As Autism Acceptance month comes to an end, this blog offers a deep, and vulnerable dive into what Autism is for me, exploring the areas of the spectrum and how the manifest and impact me. Now, whilst my diagnosis itself is fairly new, the Autism itself is not, because remember Autism is something we’re bornContinue reading “What Autism Is For Me”
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The Spectrum, the Spiky, and the Acceptance
CW: Discussion of Suicide rates in autistic and allistic people. In today’s foray into my head, I talk about what the Autism Spectrum is, and why it’s not a line. This is in keeping with Autism Acceptance Month – which should be every month by the way – I’ll also talk about what Autism AcceptanceContinue reading “The Spectrum, the Spiky, and the Acceptance”
Frogs and Faces: My Autism Assessment Process
Happy Autism Acceptance month! As part of celebrating this month, it feels appropriate to do a deep dive into my experience of getting a diagnosis. As always, my ponders come from my own experience, and if they resonate or help others along the way, then that’s an added extra. Let’s get stuck in with theContinue reading “Frogs and Faces: My Autism Assessment Process”
The Power of Safe Spaces
As a theatre practitioner and educator there are many crossovers in how I work with people to facilitate and empower their learning. Whether I’m putting on a musical with a local theatre group, or training new students in the performing arts, there are five key principles I carry everywhere that inform my professional practice. PrinciplesContinue reading “The Power of Safe Spaces”
Finding Moments of Awe
When was the last time you felt awe? Like really felt it. It could have been feeling in awe of someone, a situation or even yourself. A moment where the breath is knocked out of your lungs. A moment where there are no words to describe how you feel. A shock moment. A wow moment.Continue reading “Finding Moments of Awe”
What’s your evidence? A strategy to challenge your thinking
Content Warning: Mental Health, PTSD, thought spirals, suicidal thoughts, negative self-talk I’m sure there are many of us out there who have been met with some pretty scary and potentially damaging thoughts. Thoughts that can catch you off guard, thoughts that come from nowhere, and thoughts that don’t feel like they have come from you.Continue reading “What’s your evidence? A strategy to challenge your thinking”
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