Autism and masks a personal story It is Hallowe'en, a time for wearing masks and I have a confession to make. I have always worn a mask. Wanting to fit in I become a mirror of those around me, I mimic mannerisms, I copy phrases used by others in similar circumstances, after meeting someone I …
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“Challenging behaviour” and autistic people.
"Challenging behaviour" and autistic people. A Twitter thread by Ann Memmott, @AnnMemmott, from 8th October 2018, blogged with permission. Autism. Challenging Behaviour. A thread. I see a lot of people writing about 'challenging behaviour' from autistic people. Autism does not cause any 'challenging behaviour'. Let me explain what I mean by this.... 3:50 PM - …
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The worst place in the world to be autistic (probably)
Airports – a rant An airport is a bad place to be if you are autistic. The bright lights, the constant bombardment with announcements, the garish displays from duty-free stalls whose bold colours clash with the blandness of the rest of the building. And you are stuck there. They are up there visually with churches …
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Though there’s pain in the offering, blessed be your name – James 1
Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Though there's pain in the offering Blessed be Your name1 Blessed be your name in the road marked with suffering Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 14 October 2018 A tired day at church. Linda and I had arrived home at 2.30am after holidaying on the …
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Autistics: A spectrum within a spectrum
Autistics: A spectrum within a spectrum within a spectrum. Autism has in the past been known by a number of different names under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. The first spectrum Autism Disorder has been known for a long time where the autistic person has severe problems with communication and social interaction. …
Schools ‘exclude autistic pupils through lack of understanding’ | News | The Times
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Giving up my hold on darkness
There is not always a light at the end of the tunnel There's always a light at the end of the tunnel. That was the well meaning advice I have been given as I experienced dark times following an accident twelve and a half years ago. Being in a dark place wasn't my choosing, I …
Home is not the building you live in: Home is where you are understood.
Home is not the building you live in: Home is where you are understood. Recently my wife and I visited the historic city of York. While we were there we looked at the new home of Anne, a former member of our congregation at Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, and had our lunch there. (That is …
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An autistic mind goes on a world tour, without leaving church
An autistic mind goes on a world tour, without leaving church Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 12 August 2018 My right hand still hurts four hours* to be given an enthusiastic handshake during the peace today. Being on the Autistic Spectrum means I am sensitive to some stimuli, mine are light and touch. The handshake …
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Radical sayings of Jesus: Love your enemies
Love your enemies Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, 22 July 2018 A return, for the six weeks of the school holidays, to having one service a week, with a service at 10am replacing the 9am and 10:45 ones. As I was playing percussion during the service I had already worked up a nice sweat in …
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Making an ass of myself 