Autism in Nicks words
AUTISTIC NICK’S GUIDE TO BUSSELTON This Wednesday I am heading away for a short break. So, I along with my mum and sister are heading away for a few days to Busselton to take time to relax and spend time together as family. A BRIEF HISTORY OF BUSSELTON: Geographe Bay and the Margaret River Wine… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK’S GUIDE TO BUSSELTON
Autistic Nick’s Mental Health and Fitness Journey Up until the age of 16 I was what would today be classed as skinny. I had a 28” waist and I for the most part could eat whatever I liked. Then I hit 18 and that’s where things took a down turn. I started to put on… Continue reading Autistic Nick’s Mental Health and Fitness Journey
Autistic Nick’s Steps To Take Before, During and After Your NDIS Planning Meeting Before The Meeting So, last week I received a letter from the NDIS informing me that my NDIS access request had been successful. The next step that I had to take was to begin to work out what my goals and achievements… Continue reading Autistic Nick’s Steps To Take Before, During and After Your NDIS Planning Meeting
THUNBERG V'S THE WORLD Opinion Piece Once upon a time a young 16-year-old Swedish girl was tucking into her herring and potatoes during her lunch break at school. Later that afternoon she was being taught about the environment and its current impact and how it will continue to affect us unless we act now and… Continue reading THUNBERG V’S THE WORLD
AUTISTIC NICK’S 6 STEPS TO APPLYING FOR THE NDIS Step 1: Get Prepared It’s important to prepare well for the NDIS. Here’s how: Check your eligibility at http://www.ndis.gov.au and apply. Learn the NDIS basics about how they work and what they will and won’t fund. Organise a planning meeting with your Local Area Coordinator (LAC).… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK’S 6 STEPS TO APPLYING FOR THE NDIS
Autistic Nick, The PT and The Flooded Utility Room This week I stood on a balcony overlooking the sea pondering a difficult decision. A rose ceremony was taking place later and I had to eliminate someone with whom I felt that I hadn’t had a connection with. There were three people left, two would be… Continue reading Autistic Nick, The PT and The Flooded Utility Room
