Since my blog post about how I've coped with the first lockdown as an autistic person (I published that post in July 2020 when I believed that there was still a lockdown albeit with eased restrictions), I feel that certain things have changed, some for the better and some for the worse. In this blog … Continue reading How I’ve Been Coping During Localised Lockdowns, Tiers, Lockdown 2.0, Lockdown 3.0 and the Roadmap Out of Lockdown 3.0
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How I’ve Been Coping with the Lockdown as an Autistic Person
On Monday 23rd March 2020, the U.K. went into a nationwide lockdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak. This meant that non-essential shops, some restaurants, cinemas, theatres, leisure facilities, hairdressers, beauty salons and places of worship were temporarily closed in order to slow down the spread of the virus. People were also advised to stay … Continue reading How I’ve Been Coping with the Lockdown as an Autistic Person
How My Social Media Consumption and Usage Have Changed Since Lockdown (Updated 8th August 2020)
It's been 3 months since the U.K. went into lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The way I've been consuming and using social media has changed drastically since then. Here's how: This thread has a notice to show that one of its Tweets includes a word I muted. I have concealed the usernames of … Continue reading How My Social Media Consumption and Usage Have Changed Since Lockdown (Updated 8th August 2020)
6 Top Tips and Strategies to Cope During the COVID-19 Crisis
Warning: A part of this post may trigger anxiety or distress. The global Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic can be a difficult time for everyone whether they are on the autistic spectrum or not, but here are my top tips and coping strategies that help me get through the crisis: Stay at home unless it’s absolutely essential. Since … Continue reading 6 Top Tips and Strategies to Cope During the COVID-19 Crisis
Hidden Disabilities and Invisible Illnesses – My Thoughts and Experiences
When I was a child and a teenager, I did not like being called, “disabled.” The reason for that is because I am able-bodied and I don't use any aids such as wheelchairs or Zimmer frames that people most commonly associate with physical disabilities. When I was at my first college (I went to three … Continue reading Hidden Disabilities and Invisible Illnesses – My Thoughts and Experiences
Book Review of Autism, Anxiety and Me: A Diary in Even Numbers by Emma Louise Bridge (Warning: Contains potential spoilers)
Autism, Anxiety and Me: A Diary in Even Numbers is a diary-style book that was written by Emma Louise Bridge, a young woman on the autistic spectrum. As the title suggests each diary entry is listed as an even number in accordance with her preference and in each entry Emma documents how she finds living … Continue reading Book Review of Autism, Anxiety and Me: A Diary in Even Numbers by Emma Louise Bridge (Warning: Contains potential spoilers)
Christmas – Maybe Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Especially for Those on the Spectrum
Warning: Parts of this post may trigger anxiety and distress. Although most people perceive Christmas as, “the most wonderful time of the year,” it's a completely different story to those on the autistic spectrum. While I enjoy certain aspects of the festive season such as giving and receiving gifts, my mum's home cooked Christmas dinner … Continue reading Christmas – Maybe Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Especially for Those on the Spectrum
My Favourite YouTubers with Autism or Asperger Syndrome
Viewing YouTube videos is one of my favourite pastimes so over the past few years of watching the popular video sharing website I was thrilled to discover that there are quite a few YouTubers who are on the autistic spectrum, which makes me look up to them a great deal. Here are my favourite YouTubers … Continue reading My Favourite YouTubers with Autism or Asperger Syndrome
NTs Have Meltdowns and Feel Overwhelmed or Overloaded Too
As a woman who has autism/Asperger syndrome I experience meltdowns and get overwhelmed from time to time. The same thing applies to neurotypicals/NTs (people who don't have autism). One example of an NT on the verge of a meltdown is that of my mum on one occasion. During my first weekend of living in my … Continue reading NTs Have Meltdowns and Feel Overwhelmed or Overloaded Too
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