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James Gordon
Mar 30, 20242 min read
Self diagnosis is valid
So many people (I feel the vast majority) are uneducated when it comes to autism (specially in girls and women or in individuals who do...
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James Gordon
Jan 31, 20242 min read
The importance of Autistic people in Academia
The importance of having Autistic people in Academia, leading, creating and implementing new research has been the single most important...
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James Gordon
Nov 14, 20232 min read
What is autism?
Autism is a subject surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions, which can lead to misunderstanding and isolation for those within...
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James Gordon
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Our Right to Self Determination. Another step on the road to Autism Acceptance.
Going back to childhood interests takes us to a safe place and is so beneficial to our mental health and well-being. I have done so many...
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James Gordon
Oct 4, 20221 min read
My son's Autism diagnosis led me to seek my own...
When parenting my little boy, and he got his Autism diagnosis, people would comment on how I understood him before anyone else, and what...
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tracyclements68
Apr 8, 20228 min read
Me and my autistic brain. I'm going to try and explain.
Well after lots of kind words of encouragement I have decided to talk some more about my autistic brain and the way I see things. If me...
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James Gordon
Mar 13, 20226 min read
Advice from an Autistic adult to Autistic students, during lockdown and returning to school.
I went to school in the 1970’s and the 1980’s. Things were very different then. There were a lot of things about school that I disliked....
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James Gordon
Sep 11, 20214 min read
The Path to Autism Acceptance
I was born in the 1970's in London, England. Back then, Autism was an unknown and forbidden topic, rarely mentioned in the public domain....
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James Gordon
Apr 1, 20214 min read
What to expect during a haircut if you are an Autistic guy: A Guide
Getting a haircut was always a difficult experience when I was younger. I would be unable to sit still, my body aching to self-regulate....
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Charlotte D
Jan 23, 20213 min read
Let’s talk about the Autism Diagnosis Report
By Charlotte Disley. As I am sure many of you have (or are expecting in the future) received a rather long document from a psychologist,...
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James Gordon
Oct 28, 20201 min read
Autistic Pride. As important as our target... Our AIM.
Never have a crowd Been more tolerant and proud, Of each and every member, Each voice, whether soft, loud, without or within. We...
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James Gordon
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Autistics say no to person first language.
Health professionals consistently and constantly try to preach to us and to correct us when we state that we are autistic. They would...
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James Gordon
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Functioning Labels
The trouble with functioning labels is that the autistic person always looses out. If said to be high functioning then people assume that...
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James Gordon
Sep 24, 20203 min read
Explaining the Spoon theory of coping
Spoon theory is a metaphor often used to depict the amount of mental energy a person has available for daily tasks. When applied to...
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