Autism can often exist with other issues which are known as co-morbid conditions. A common one is anxiety which these posts discuss but others conditions are mentioned as well.
Autism often exists with many co-morbid conditions and one of these is anxiety. Anxiety is something that most people suffer with at some point and to some degree. There’s also a lot of debate whether or not anxiety should be considered when somebody is seeking an autistic diagnosis. There are lots of reasons discussed online
RISK AVERSION AND ANXIETY. NEEDED FOR AN AUTISTIC DIAGNOSIS? Read More »
During the last adult autistic support group I attended, which was on Zoom last week, the subject of punctuality was raised. Nearly every autistic person in that meeting agreed that they hated to be late for anything, and the general consensus was that this was a common thing amongst a lot of people on the
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Any change, small or large, can be very distressing for autistic people. Most people on the spectrum thrive on routine and similarity, so change can create anxiety, stress and lead to meltdowns and shutdowns. Twice a year there is a big change in Britain, one that I feel quite pessimistic about as it impacts on
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23rd November 2019 It’s coming up to that time of the year again when the amount of socialising increases and the pressures to be part of the crowd, go out drinking or eating becomes more prominent for some Autistic people. It came to my awareness this week with my work’s Christmas social event being organised.
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26th August 2019 One of the key diagnostic criteria for being diagnosed as Autistic is having difficulties with social interaction and communication. The level to which an Autistic person struggles with this depends on the person, as Autism is a spectrum condition, meaning everyone is different. I am no exception to experiencing social difficulties and displaying
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12th August 2019 One of the hardest aspects I find about being Autistic are social events that although are not mandatory, it is necessary for me to attend. This includes social events that I want to attend too. Sometimes these events can take me to places that are a sensory nightmare. Okay it would be
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30th June 2019 The picture and title of this blog is what you will find in the glove box of my wife’s car. Horse treats and travel sweets. The question is why was I looking in the glove compartment of my wife’s car? The reason being is that I was a passenger in her car
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24th March 2019 Originally this blog was going to be about Brexit and how to manage the anxiety that it might be causing you if you are Autistic and prone to over thinking, or just somebody who suffers with anxious thoughts, who is worrying about the outcome. The objective of the blog was not be
WHAT IF THE NEWS MAKES YOU ANXIOUS? Read More »
17th March 2019 Social media has brought a lot of things to the table and a common one is the idea of nominating people to undertake a “challenge”. This is when a person on a platform such as Facebook or Twitter is asked to perform a task online and then nominate other people to do
HOW I FEEL ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES? Read More »
23rd September 2018 I am proud to be Autistic, but don’t get me wrong, there are some factors of being on the spectrum that have a negative effect on my life which I wish I could simply remove. The main one being my anxiety. Anxiety is not an exclusive feature of Autism, but it is well
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