Neurodiversity is a simple fact: everyone’s brain is different, but the neurodiversity movement is about improving the neurodivergent people are treated.| Undercover Autie
When I got home I was sore and achy and had blisters on my hands. I immediately went online to book all the upcoming aerial workshops.| Undercover Autie
Burnout is wanting to write but having to settle for bullet points.| Undercover Autie
Once I learned that I was autistic, my mental health improved vastly.| Undercover Autie
Imagine hearing a funny joke, but having to suppress a laugh. That's how trying not to stim feels.| Undercover Autie
We are actively doing things that don't feel natural in order to fit in, while simultaneously suppressing what is real and natural.| Undercover Autie
Maybe if I can write it out then I can come to accept it.| Undercover Autie
It was my first understanding of the idea that I could stop trying to be like everybody else.| Undercover Autie
People try to influence, convince and persuade us more.| Undercover Autie
The assumption is that people truly feel they have the 'freedom to say no'.| Undercover Autie
In Part 2 I'm going to give you five more - enjoy!| Undercover Autie
Maybe 'VEGETABLES' will end up being my spark of inspiration for 2018| Undercover Autie
Surely a public outcry of autistic people against a book about autism is something worth paying attention to| Undercover Autie
'Maybe alone time would make me wise and mysterious like you,' someone mused.| Undercover Autie
I don't tend to realise I've pushed myself too far until I collapse.| Undercover Autie