NAVIGATING A PANDEMIC WHILE AUTISTIC
Situations like the current COVID-19 pandemic affect all of us way beyond government measures and public guidelines. This can be especially difficult to navigate for autistic people. Let’s take a look at which problems autistic people may face, and what can help.
INTRODUCING THE HOLISTIC MODEL OF DISABILITY
Introducing the Holistic Model of Disability, which aims to provide a full picture of disability, while being inclusive of all disabled people and their experiences.
“THE ASPERGIAN” NAME CONTROVERSY
Should “The Aspergian” change their name given the problems with the term “Aspergers”?
EYE CONTACT
Why autistic people rarely make eye contact, and why trying to “correct” that is harmful.
THE 3 STAGE MODEL OF MELTDOWNS
What do autistic meltdowns look like, feel like, and what can help before, during, and after?
STRUGGLING WITH RECEIVING PRAISE
An analysis of why some people struggle with receiving praise and what can help them.
SHELTERED WORKSHOPS – OVERVIEW
What sheltered workshops are, who they are for, their benefits, and their drawbacks.
SHELTERED WORKSHOPS – AND AUTISM
A look at how well sheltered workshops are equipped to support autistic people.
SHELTERED WORKSHOPS – PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
My personal experience working in a sheltered workshop as an autistic person.
SHELTERED WORKSHOPS – WORK EXAMPLES
Real, first hand work examples from my work at a sheltered workshop with pictures.