1. “The difference between high-functioning and low-functioning is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored, and low- functioning means your assets are ignored.” Laura Tisoncik . 2. “If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not – because then...
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Faruk Ali’s has autism and his family claim that he was assaulted by a Police officer outside his home in Luton last month. A hundred and fifty people attended a meeting last night and there were angry scenes at the...
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As some of you know I am a Youth Patron for Ambitious About Autism. Today we began a campaign to give all children with autism the education they need. Did you know 1. 20% of children with autism have been...
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As a teen I found it hard to 100% accept having autism. I am now happy with who I am (for the most part) and believe autism is a gift from God. I have written down 10 ways you can...
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The latest American diagnostic manual DSM V has removed the term Aspergers syndrome and has included all autism conditions under the term Autism Spectrum Disorder. Some people have thought getting rid of the AS diagnoses is a good thing, while others have hated it! Many people who...
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I experience a lot of difficulties with executive function. I find it hard to plan and often feel like things get on top of me when I have too much to do. I hate being asked to stop one activity...
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In a previous post I talked about the way autism was misunderstood 30 years ago and how things have improved. Yet there is still a long way to go. Here are 7 things that can be improved. 1. Individuals with autism...
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I have been asked to give my thoughts on the SEND agenda in England as part of my role as Youth Patron for Ambitious About Autism. You can read the original questions here. The question numbers relate to the numbered sections...
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