Don't be Daft Photo by Capotina Entretenimientos on Pexels.com I used to complain about sunlight. “Dad, it hurts my eyes,” I’d say. “Don’t be daft,” was his reply, “Enjoy the sunny day.” When cold, my fingers would turn white,All circulation gone. “Don’t be daft, we’re all the same, Now stop your whining, son.” I’m daft …
Tag: Autism
Dear Mr. Burnham
An Open Letter to the Prime Minister About Autism Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at No. 10 Downing Street.Free image from Wikimedia Commons. Dear Prime Minister. First let me congratulate you for your success in the Makerfield Election and the Leadership contest of the Labour Party. I am Steve Pape an autistic and ADHD person …
MasterChef Controversy: Autism and Accountability
A series of catastrophic failures Media Watch - Autism in the news This post discusses verbal abuse. If this may upset you, please don't read further. Gregg Wallace, the former MasterChef presenter, has been let go from the show after 50 new allegations were reported on the BBC website on July 8. Out of 83 …
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Reply from my MP.
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 …
Challenges of Living with Autism and ADHD: A Personal Perspective
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 Parliamentary Reception
I have received this email reply from my MP: Dear Steven Thank you for contacting me about support for people with autism. As you say, it is unacceptable that autistic people can struggle to get the support they need. I agree with you that more needs to be done. I share the Government’s aim to …
Navigating Life on Hard Mode: An Autistic Perspective
Living life in hard mode "Don't be daft, no one else feels that." That is a typical reply to when I would say something like, "The sun is hurting my eyes." Or if I wore a cap to shade my eyes as well as wearing sunglasses, "You don't need both." I do. Mild abuse can …
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MEDIA WATCH
Here's one from the BBC which affects us: Enhancing Adult Learning Disability Centres in Kirklees with Neurodiversity Support The upcoming changes will be thoughtfully designed to embrace and accommodate individuals with diverse neurological and physical abilities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all. Two centers in Heckmondwike, Mill Dale and Crescent Dale, provide valuable support for …
A Voice for Autism Support and Mental Health
Last Thursday, the National Autistic Society (NAS) emailed about improving mental health support for autistic individuals. They say they will "work with this parliament to strengthen the Mental Health Bill before it is passed into law to make sure we have better mental health and social services in the community to prevent autistic people from …
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Debunking Autism Myths: The Case of Identical Twins
MEDIA WATCH From mid-April in the USA comes a story of 19-year-old autistic identical twins who couldn't be more different. Both are autistic, both have the same DNA, both look similar and are of similar height. There the similarity ends: Sam Fetters is at college, wants to double major in history and political science, and …
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Making an ass of myself 