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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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”
The Exercise-Stress Paradox: Why ‘just do it’ is not so simple…
When Saturday rolls around, Ade (my other half) and I head to our local Park Run. It’s a reasonably new thing, but since taking up running it is something that is very much a ritual to our Saturday mornings. However, (at the time I started writing this) the route was covered in ice, it wasContinue reading “The Exercise-Stress Paradox: Why ‘just do it’ is not so simple…”
The Joy of Authenticity in Performance: reflections from a lecturer
I’m back!! Miss me? Don’t worry! Normal service is resuming! It’s been a wild time for me personally of late, which resulted in me having to take a step back from all extra curriculars – SmartPonders being one of those! However, now i’m on holiday, and have put some distance between this last term, I’mContinue reading “The Joy of Authenticity in Performance: reflections from a lecturer”
Why Personal Finance should be compulsory education (part 1)…
Hello peeps! Hope you’re all surviving out there! Today’s ponder heads into scary territory. Territory that for some is frightening, for others it’s avoided. For many it keeps them up and night, and for the few it’s a case of the more they have the more they want. We’re talking about money. Personal finance toContinue reading “Why Personal Finance should be compulsory education (part 1)…”
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