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What it's like to be autistic: in our own words

Autism affects the way a person communicates and how they experience the world around them. It is considered a spectrum condition. While autistic people share some similar characteristics, they are also all different from each other.

The Ambitious about Autism Youth Council Members have described what it’s like to be autistic in their own words.

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Including autism in the Civil Service
Youth participation 27 September 2021
Emily tells us about her experience being autistic and working in the Civil Service through our Autism Exchange Programme. She speaks about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them.
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New school term, new rules?
Education 15 September 2021
Max shares his reflections on how he feels being autistic and starting the new school year after the lockdowns easing and a carefree summer.
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My Special Olympics ski racing journey so far
Youth participation 3 September 2021
Alice tells us about her journey competing in the Special Olympics in February of last year and how proud she is to be autistic.
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My autism diagnosis: The long journey to acceptance
Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021
Bella shares how she was diagnosed with autism at 15 years of age and how it has been a long journey to acceptance.
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Advocating for your autistic needs
Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021
Aishah, an Ambitious Youth Council member, speaks about how to put support in place when you find out that you are autistic.
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Autism and relationships: what is ‘normal’?
Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021
Mickey and Saffron speak about how they navigate relationships with friends, family, and romantic relationships and any advice they have to give to others going through a similar thing.
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Finding pride in your autistic identity
Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021
Josefina, a member of our Youth Council, tells us about how she found pride in her autistic identity and came to accept her differences.
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How to explain autism to friends and family
Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021
Saffron tells us how her experiences of getting some common responses from telling people that she has autism. In light of this, she has written a blog on how to explain autism to friends and family.
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Twists, reliefs, and rewards: understanding your autism diagnosis
Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021
Geoffrey and Lucy tell us about how they felt when they were diagnosed with autism.
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My advice on explaining your autistic needs
Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021
Ambitious Youth Network member Georgia shares advice on how to explain your autistic needs and reasonable adjustments.
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Friends and family, I’m autistic!
Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021
Vera tells us that being open and talking about being autistic was the best decision she ever made and has written a short guide for how to disclose to someone that you are autistic.
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Using my passion to support the environment
Awareness 12 August 2021
Maud tells us about her passion for being outdoors and how volunteering to help the environment can be beneficial for autistic young people.
Autism summer 2021
Awareness 28 July 2021
In this blog we have highlighted South-East based attractions that have a strong track record of providing autism-friendly experiences, for those who may wish for something different to do during the summer holidays.
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Getting the vaccine with long-COVID
Awareness 14 July 2021
In our latest blog, Youth Patron, Aiden Tsen, opens up about his positive experience of getting the coronavirus vaccine.
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In recognition of all parent carers
Awareness 7 June 2021
Caroline tells us how parents become warriors for their children, having to battle at every turn; some we win, some we lose but whatever the outcome we must press on, become creative and find options that support our loved ones.