Q AND A WITH AUTISTIC NICK – PART TWO
Back in September I posted a blog post titled “Q AND A WITH AUTISTIC NICK” https://autisticnick.com/2019/09/02/q-and-a-with-autistic-nick/ the post received a lot of views and since then I have had more people emailing me asking me questions.
So, after reading all of the emails that people sent me, I have decided to answer them in this second “Q AND A WITH AUTISTIC NICK” post.
Here then are the top ten questions that have been left recently and my replies to them
QUESTION ONE
Bella, from Footscray in Melbourne asks Why did you write a couple of blog posts about Greta Thunberg for?
Hi Bella, firstly thank you for your question. I wrote about Greta because she was being attacked in the main stream press about her Asperger’s that she was diagnosed with 2011.
This had nothing to do with her work as a climate change activist and as Asperger’s is a milder form of Autism, I felt that I wanted to highlight that her Asperger’s wasn’t something that was going to prevent her from delivering her message.
These are the two blog posts that Bella is referring to
https://autisticnick.com/2019/09/30/thunberg-vs-the-world/
and
https://autisticnick.com/2019/08/03/thunberg-vs-bolt/
QUESTION TWO
Tom from Joondalup asks, you wrote a very emotional post recently titled “Accepting my Autism” why did you write that and how did you feel afterwards?
Thanks, Tom for your question. So, I wrote the post that you mention because I wasn’t ever aware of a time when I had actually sat down and accepted that I’m Autistic. I just remember nodding my head when it was confirmed that I was on the Autism spectrum.
I felt a sense of relief after I had written it. It was as if a weight had been lifted from my shoulders.
https://autisticnick.com/2019/11/11/who-am-i/
QUESTION THREE
Anne from Darwin asks, how’s the PT training going?
Thanks Anne, well yes, it’s going ok. I’ve not lost any weight, yet I seem to be able to maintain the weight that I am for the time being, but I am increasing my protein and fibre intake and I have gotten back to doing my aqua fit. So, the next time that I see Danielle my trainer I’ll have a chat with her.
You can read more about my fitness journey here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/10/14/autistic-nicks-mental-health-and-fitness-journey/
and here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/09/10/autistic-nick-gets-a-p-t-personal-trainer/
QUESTION FOUR
Justin from the Gold Coast asks, how’s the destressing coming along?
Thanks Justin, for your question. Justin is referring to a post I wrote titled AUTISTIC NICK’S GUIDE TO DE STRESSING YOURSELF.
I have been putting those tips that I wrote into practice each and every time that I become or start to feel myself becoming stressed.
You can read the post here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/10/29/autistic-nicks-guide-to-de-stressing-yourself/
QUESTION FIVE
Claire from Hobart asks, how was Busselton?
Hey Claire, thanks for your question. Busselton was very nice, it’s a long drive at nearly three hours, the place itself is very quiet with a small country town feel about the place.
You can read more here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/11/05/autistic-nicks-holiday-preperation-guide/
and here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/10/21/autistic-nicks-guide-to-busselton/
QUESTION SIX
Lisa from Canberra asks, did you see Love on the Spectrum and what did you think about it?
Thanks Lisa, yes, I did watch the show Love on the Spectrum.
After watching the first of four episodes last night, I felt that those that had been chosen to participate in this documentary were treated with respect and shown in a positive light.
I hope this series will start conversations, help bring about understanding and acceptance, and ultimately inspire people with Autism, their families and society at large to find ways to help people on the spectrum find love
You can read my thoughts and more about the show here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/11/20/love-on-the-spectrum/
QUESTION SEVEN
Dean from Sydney asks, have you had your planning meeting yet in regards to you getting the NDIS?
Thanks, Dean, look I haven’t heard anything as yet but on Monday I will be ringing them to ask for an update.
You can read more about the NDIS in these blog posts here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/09/23/autistic-nicks-6-steps-to-applying-for-the-ndis/
https://autisticnick.com/2019/07/02/autistic-nick-the-ndis-and-the-access-request-form-process/
QUESTION EIGHT
Matt from Brisbane asks, when is your next ABC article due out as I so enjoyed reading the last one you wrote.
Cheers Matt, look I’m not to sure to be honest. I have submitted it and I am waiting for Andrew to return from his holiday/vacation and to get back in touch with me.
In the meantime you can read the article again here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/08/28/autism-and-the-employment-maze/
QUESTION NINE
Jasmine from Norfolk Island asks, I really enjoyed reading your post ASMR, sensory processing disorder and Autism.
I just wanted to thank you as I too enjoy listening to ASMR videos and I especially enjoyed the soap video that you posted in the post.
Thanks, so much Jasmine for your lovely comment. I enjoyed writing it too and I hoped that by highlighting it I was able to show that it’s a normal part of my Autistic life.
You can read the post here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/08/12/asmr-sensory-processing-disorder-and-autism/
QUESTION TEN
Trish from Christchurch asks, will you be writing any more diary posts? Only I found them so funny and they really brightened up my day.
Cheers Trish that’s so lovely to hear.
I will probably write more diary entry type posts but not until next year at some point!
You can read all of the diary posts here
https://autisticnick.com/2019/06/03/the-secret-diary-of-autistic-nck/
https://autisticnick.com/2019/08/26/autistic-nick-c-sections-and-the-french/
https://autisticnick.com/2019/07/29/autistic-nick-excel-spreadsheets-and-the-abc/
https://autisticnick.com/2019/07/22/autistic-nick-cover-letters-resumes-and-the-rain/
https://autisticnick.com/2019/07/08/autistic-nick-the-elements-and-k-mart-life-hacks/
https://autisticnick.com/2019/09/16/autistic-nick-the-pt-and-the-flooded-utility-room/
https://autisticnick.com/2019/08/19/autistic-nick-abns-and-the-ato/
I would also like to take this opportunity to say a HUGE Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported me, subscribed to my blog, read my articles, commented, liked and shared on social media and just be down-right wonderful and positive towards me and my story.
Carry on the Conversation
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Thank you for reading and I will see you next time for more thoughts from across the spectrum.
Autistic Nick 