Alex Lowery speaks about autism

Category: Independent living skills

  • 27.08.24

    Traits that may impact independent living

    I’m going to be listing certain skills and go into detail explaining what I can do and my struggles. Cooking I have used a machine called a thermomix that helps with guided cooking. I can cook meals like a curry...

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  • 10.06.24

    Alex Lowery got accepted into the DFN program

    Delighted to hear that Alex Lowery speaks about autism got onto the DFN Project SEARCH Transition to Work Programme. https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/our-programme/ ✓ Full-time supported internship at a host business ✓ 800 hours of marketable skills acquisition ✓ Three 10-week rotations across...

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  • 09.09.22

    Making Progress by 15-year-old Alex Lowery

    15-year old Alex Lowery's views on his progress ...

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  • 16.11.20

    Will I ever be independent?

    When I was 18 my goal was to be independent in 10 years. I am now 27 years old and I still don’t feel I’ve quite reached this goal. However, I definitely feel like I’m still learning more skills. I...

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  • 14.02.18

    More things Parents of autistic children should know

    Sorry I haven’t blogged in a while. I was off sick due to stress and anxiety for a couple of months. I’m back now and my plan for today is actually to respond to 5 of the comments from an...

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  • 10.10.17

    10 reasons autistics may find independent travel difficult

    There are a lot of people on the autistic spectrum who really struggle with getting public transport independently. This is by no means a difficulty for everyone. Some autistics get a bus or a train no problem, but for others,...

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  • 10.11.14

    Business support

    Self employment is great for autism! Here are some links to help you think of some ideas 🙂   Creativity Unleashed This site offers e-books and training on thinking of a business idea Mind mapping site Business ideas forum Innovation solutions...

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  • 08.10.14

    Getting started with the Thermonix

    One thing to know about me is that I can cook very little. I can only cook some basic foods like sausages and microwave meals. Some of the difficulties I have when it comes to thinking ahead, multy-tasking and many...

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Organisations Alex has worked with

  • Autism Cymru
  • Chester University
  • Glyndwr University
  • National Autistic Society
  • St John's Ambulance
  • Welsh Government

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