So, I have just read an article by Stephen Fontenot in UTD Today discussing whether you can reduce biases by educating people about autism. Three groups of people were used. One group was shown a video about autism and how to socially interact with them. Another group had training about mental disability but autism wasn't… Continue reading Autism – who has to change?
Category: Dyslexic tales
Actual events that arise from the dyslexia and how I cope or don’t
Spoons, Building and Masking
Yesterday I got overwhelmed. Badly. I mean a good 4 hour meltdown. My autistic self was a mess. There was no writing done. There was no drawing done. There was just me and my head in an endless circle of pain... For four hours. My fella and carer was brilliant but I am mad at… Continue reading Spoons, Building and Masking
Happy Halloween
Most of you know that I'm studying for a PhD... Well this is my last year so I've been thinking... What next? Well, I have a plan. In the new year we are hoping to get the studio set up in the 'soon-to-be-converted' garage. This will mean I can start drawing and writing in earnest.… Continue reading Happy Halloween
Lock down
I never mean to disappear from the blog but sometimes the whole world can get too much. Then I hold on to myself and my mind. I don't want to share my thoughts or give any news. I am just eager to be me and work it out myself. It can be scary and worrying.… Continue reading Lock down
Life and life’s problems
Life can throw some lemons. So I'm making lemonade... #amwriting #lovinglife
Nerves, Papers and Academia
When I was a kid my teacher told me not to try going to become a vet because I just wouldn't make it. At the time I was struggling through GCSEs and trying to pick my A-Level subjects. I chose to follow the arts, because I'm good at it and It seemed easy. But I… Continue reading Nerves, Papers and Academia
Writing Retreats and Free Apples
So I was invited on a BAME and marginalised voices writing retreat. It was for those who are under-represented in the writing and publishing world. I guess ideally this would never have come about because no one would be on the edges and left out. The reality though is that I am less likely to… Continue reading Writing Retreats and Free Apples
The Meeting
It is strange meeting people you haven’t seen in years. On the honeymoon I had the opportunity to meet up with some mates I hadn’t seen in about twenty years. How much do you change in 20 years? The answer is loads and not that much at all. It was weird. They said I was… Continue reading The Meeting
Walking
Why is it that taking a walk makes you feel better? Stretching your legs can make you grin and the problems you thought were bad, can seem so much smaller than before. Do I write for the deadlines or do I write for myself? It's a no-brainer. If I don't write for myself then I… Continue reading Walking
Book Fair Tomorrow
Yes, I'm venturing out to meet people who actually read my books... And I'm nervous. I've done it before, but this time I am part of an author's panel. Gulp! I'm sure I will be fine but if you are around then pop in and give me a wave in support. All the books will… Continue reading Book Fair Tomorrow
