HOW AUTISTIC NICK PREPARES HIMSELF TO HAVE A CONVERSATION

How to talk to an autistic person

HOW AUTISTIC NICK PREPARES HIMSELF TO HAVE A CONVERSATION Communicating and have a conversation are things that strike fear into me. I hate, I repeat hate having to have conversations about something that I need to address in any circumstance. I often revert to not being verbal and trying to conceal and avoid having to… Continue reading HOW AUTISTIC NICK PREPARES HIMSELF TO HAVE A CONVERSATION

AUTISTIC NICK AND THE STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY

AUTISTIC NICK AND THE STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY Yes, folks it’s that time of the year once again when the obligatory work email is sent out inviting one and all to the annual Christmas festivities organised by someone at work. And this year was no different. There is always some over eager person who suddenly remembers… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK AND THE STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY

AUTISTIC NICK, HIS SENSORY THRESHOLD AND THE INCESSANT DRILLING

AUTISTIC NICK, HIS SENSORY THRESHOLD AND THE INCESSANT DRILLING Yesterday my sensory threshold was challenged and pushed to the limit. I came this close to just giving in and grabbing my backpack, holding back my tears and leaving work for the reminder of the day. How or why, I didn’t remains a mystery to even… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK, HIS SENSORY THRESHOLD AND THE INCESSANT DRILLING

AUTISTIC NICK IS HEADING BACK TO THE OFFICE AND HE’S NERVOUS

AUTISTIC NICK IS HEADING BACK TO THE OFFICE AND HE’S NERVOUS For 3 long exhausting months I have been seated in front of my computer, facing my camera, and staring into a square of a Zoom call and now it’s all come to an end. At first it was like being a small child at… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK IS HEADING BACK TO THE OFFICE AND HE’S NERVOUS

HOW AUTISTIC NICK DEALS WITH A PROBLEM

HOW AUTISTIC NICK DEALS WITH A PROBLEM I don’t deal with problems very well. If I am presented with one, I’ll attempt however badly to try and resolve it by myself before I go seeking help. It’s always been that way. Sometimes I’m successful other times I am not. Clearly it depends on the problem/issue.… Continue reading HOW AUTISTIC NICK DEALS WITH A PROBLEM

AUTISTIC NICK – WHAT IT’S LIKE TO OVER PROCESS AND BE STRESSED

AUTISTIC NICK – WHAT IT’S LIKE TO OVER PROCESS AND BE STRESSED You hear that? That’s them attempting to evacuate every thought about this past week from your brain. So, it’s just you and me It’s just us here. Okay? The voices are getting closer louder. Autistic Nick is panicked. Someone has taken control of… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK – WHAT IT’S LIKE TO OVER PROCESS AND BE STRESSED