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

This World Autism Awareness Month, we’re raising more awareness about autism and what it’s like to be an autistic young person. 

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

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Our blogs provide valuable insight into how autistic young people experience the world around them, and also cover news about our services or developments in the autism community. 

 

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We are always interested to hear about stories to share on our blog, so if you think you have a great idea please get in touch via email at communications@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk and send a short overview of your blog idea and a member of the team will get back to you.

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Autism - a parent's story
Early years 13 April 2021
I am sharing my son’s autism diagnosis journey - a story through my eyes as a father back when I knew nothing about autism and why I later founded a neurodiversity employee network at my workplace, TalkTalk.
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What it's like to be autistic: in our own words
Youth participation 2 April 2021
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.
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Autistic females flying under the radar
Youth participation 8 March 2021
In our latest blog for International Women’s Day, Meg talks openly about the challenges many autistic females face when they are assessed for an autism diagnosis.
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"Super Sam" the autistic triathlete
Awareness 3 March 2021
I was able to swim before I could talk at six years old and only learned to run properly 14 years later.  
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Youth participation 1 March 2021
The hidden challenge facing autistic people – why are eating disorders so prevalent and what to do about it?
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Exam cancellation: an autistic point of view
Education 23 February 2021
Emily, one of our Youth Patrons, explains her concerns over the cancellation of exams and lack of clarity. From one day to the next the well-established routine has been changed.
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Being autistic and navigating my sexuality
Youth participation 9 February 2021
In our latest blog, 22-year-old Saffron talks openly about being autistic and navigating her sexuality.
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I struggle being gay
Youth participation 9 February 2021
One of our Youth Patrons discusses the highs and the lows of identifying as gay in the latest blog post for LGBTQ+ History Month
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Writing about my experiences growing up with autism
14 January 2021
In our latest blog, 18-year-old autistic author Max explains why he decided to write a book about his traumatic experiences growing up.
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Creating a more neurodiverse workplace
Employment 11 January 2021
Our former Autism Exchange intern Rachel, talks about her internship with the Civil Service
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Our work to support autistic children and young people in 2020
10 December 2020
Ambitious about Autism has been working hard to support vulnerable families and as the year draws to a close, we want to share some of our proudest achievements.
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Important advice for parents of young autistic children
Awareness 9 November 2020
Parent and autism campaigner, Oli Grant, shares the advice she wishes she had received when her son Kai was going through the autism diagnosis process.
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Searching for jobs during COVID-19
Employment 21 October 2020
Our former Employ Autism intern Alina explains the ups and downs of job hunting virtually during COVID-19.
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My autism diagnosis: grieving for the version of my younger self
Awareness 6 October 2020
Our guest blogger Jodie shares her powerful story about the grief she feels for her younger self, following her autism diagnosis.
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Supporting autistic colleagues back into physical workspaces
Employment 21 September 2020
Autistic staff members may need extra support returning to physical workplaces after many months working at home. Our latest blog gives employers expert advice on how to provide this.