Autistic Nick

I’m Puzzled The reason for me writing this blog post is to ask if we need to change the Autism symbol? The puzzle piece symbol was first created in 1963 as the logo for the National Autistic Society (NAS.) This first NAS logo was designed by a parent member of the Executive Committee, Gerald Gasson.… Continue reading Puzzled →

Ten things I need you to know…. Autism can be a difficult subject to fully understand. Today I would like to go over some of the main things Autistic people want you to know to help you in understanding our condition. When you meet one Autistic person… …You’ve met one Autistic person. Yes, despite the… Continue reading Ten things I need you to know…. →

AUTISM NEWS ROUND UP FOR JULY 2018 IN AUSTRALIA Our first story is about 'Sensory-friendly' screenings held for cinemagoers with Autism. Cinemas are turning the volume down and leaving the lights up during special 'sensory-friendly' film screenings designed for children with autism. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-24/sensory-friendly-film-screenings-for-cinema-goers-with-autism/10025338 Next up a story about how Taylor Swift helps Fletcher who is… Continue reading AUTISM NEWS ROUND UP FOR JULY 2018 IN AUSTRALIA →

I wanted to take a moment to take some time to thank some people who have helped me over the past two weeks…. To thank two people. “It’s said that people enter your life for a reason” And when they do not only do they enhance it but they bring their own set of knowledge… Continue reading Thank You →

About Autism Autism is something that affects the way a person’s brain works. Most people with autism have a hard time communicating with others, and some might have unusual behaviours because their brain is wired differently. People with autism also have many unique strengths and abilities. If you or if one of your loved ones… Continue reading Being Autistic…. The In’s and Outs →