The ghost writer was an actual ghost The ghostwriter in question was not a bona fide ghost, just an actor in a bed sheet—she was even told to take the sheet off. This delightful quirkiness perfectly captures the humour in the play, A Small Enclosed Room With Alfie Murphy, which cheekily probes, “How does your …
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Something Incredibly New Has Happened Pentecost Sunday 2025 I'm autistic, and honestly, to blend in, I put on a mask and pretend to be someone I'm not. It gets super awkward when I’m around two people or different groups and have to act like different versions of myself. Trust me, juggling all these different worlds …
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What did discovering I was autistic mean? I found out about my autism later in life, during a session with a Senior Clinical Psychologist who was helping me address some anger issues. At the age of 58, in 2012, I learned that I exhibited symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome, a condition that was still considered distinct …
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I contacted my MP, Harpreet Uppal MP (Labour), through the National Autistic Society website. Here is her reply. Dear Steve Thank you for contacting me. As your local representative, Autism Awareness Month gives me the chance to learn more about the barriers people with autism face and how I can best support constituents living with …
Why do I look at details first? Autism and bottom-up thinking. I walk into a restaurant, I hear the sounds of the people talking at the tables, the scratches of forks against china plates, the sounds from the kitchens too (kitchens visible to the customers are becoming increasingly popular), and the sound of the music …
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Media Watch I'm autistic, psychologists say,So I can't be a poet today?I've taken the timeTo compose a rhymeSo, what do you think, RFK? I shouldn't have to write this. The myth that there is a link between vaccines and autism has been thoroughly debunked. There is no connection between vaccination and autism. None at all. …
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I thrive on routine yet loathe interruptions, yet I yearn for new experiences. It’s a relentless internal battle between the frenetic distractibility and impulsiveness of ADHD colliding violently with the rigid need for order and predictability that autism demands.
Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month Today is Wednesday 2nd April 2025, Autism Awareness Day. It is also the start of Autism Acceptance Month which runs until the end of April. Photo by Alexander Grey on Pexels.com Awareness or acceptance? This month is all about autism acceptance, a vibrant movement that champions understanding and support for …
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Some autistic people talk about autism as their superpower. This does not mean that I have x-ray vision, super speed, nor can I jump large buildings with a single fart. But there is some truth here. Autism diagnosis is negative. It is about looking for things we need help with, which is how it should …
An image in two parts. On the left are three plain clothed police detectives, two male and one female, on some stone stairs. On the right is Ella Maisy Purvis as Patience.
Making an ass of myself 