Autism in Nicks words
A round up of all things Autism
AUTISTIC NICK GETS STRESSED AND HOW I DEALT WITH IT This week I became very, very stressed so much so that I excused myself from the stressful situation and then began the process of de stressing myself. Stress is part of everyday life and a natural reaction to change and adjustment with a major life… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK GETS STRESSED AND HOW I DEALT WITH IT
HOW AUTISTIC NICK PREPARED FOR HIS FIRST DAY AT WORK Recently I was offered a year’s contract and so finally I have stepped back into the work force and it was fucking scary. Having not been employed for 10+years to be given an opportunity to demonstrate and at the same time have a mentor… Continue reading HOW AUTISTIC NICK PREPARED FOR HIS FIRST DAY AT WORK
HOW AUTISTIC NICK DEALT WITH A SHUT DOWN Recently I was on a Zoom call when the person asked me if I needed a five-minute break (which I did) this was because I had zoned out of the conversation that we were having and only they had noticed. I think looking back on it I… Continue reading HOW AUTISTIC NICK DEALT WITH A SHUT DOWN
AUTISTIC NICK GETS A COMPANION CARD A few weeks ago, I filled out an application to receive what they call a companion card. But what I hear you ask is a companion card? The Companion Card The Companion Card is for people with a significant and permanent disability, who require attendant care support in order… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK GETS A COMPANION CARD
AUTISTIC NICK GOES ON A WRITING COURSE FUN FACT It is a 47- minute drive from Joondalup to the Fremantle Arts Centre FUN FACT And is a distance of 49.8 km from Joondalup to Fremantle Arts Centre FUN FACT I am going to be going to be doing a one-day writers course this Sunday the 29th November. FUN FACT I… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK GOES ON A WRITING COURSE
SIA, HER NEW FILM AND THE BACKLASH FROM THE AUTISM COMMUNITY Today I woke up to the disappointing news that the singer and now turned film maker, script writer, director Sia, had sparked backlash over her decision to cast a non-Autistic actress in the role of ‘Music’ an Autistic character who is also non-verbal which… Continue reading SIA, HER NEW FILM AND THE BACKLASH FROM THE AUTISM COMMUNITY
