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James Gordon

Mar 302 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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The importance of Autistic people in Academia

James Gordon

Jan 312 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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Our Right to Self Determination. Another step on the road to Autism Acceptance.

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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My son's Autism diagnosis led me to seek my own...

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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Me and my autistic brain. I'm going to try and explain.

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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Advice from an Autistic adult to Autistic students, during lockdown and returning to school.

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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What to expect during a haircut if you are an Autistic guy: A Guide

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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Let’s talk about the Autism Diagnosis Report

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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Autistic Pride. As important as our target... Our AIM.

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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Autistics say no to person first language.

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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