Autism in Nicks words
LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM Reality shows are everywhere these days, each channel has one or two that they hope will top the million-mark audience wise and become popular enough for a second or third season to be produced. And with every reality show we the audience know what to expect (we still tune in though!).… Continue reading LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM
ACCEPTING MY AUTISM “No man, for any considerable period, can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the true.” ― Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter For forty years as I was transitioning from a child into a teenager/adult I was presenting… Continue reading ACCEPTING MY AUTISM
AUTISTIC NICK’S HOLIDAY PREPERATION GUIDE I recently went away for a few days with my mum and sister to Busselton to take time to relax and spend time together as family. BUSSELTON The life of the city is fuelled by the 1.8-kilometre-long Busselton Jetty and the amazing waterfront precinct which has developed around it. With… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK’S HOLIDAY PREPERATION GUIDE
AUTISTIC NICK’S GUIDE TO DE STRESSING YOURSELF Stress is part of everyday life and a natural reaction to change and adjustment with a major life change. Stress also occurs in response to ongoing daily hassles such as traffic, noise or inconsiderate people. The body responds to stress with the ‘flight or fight’ response in the… Continue reading AUTISTIC NICK’S GUIDE TO DE STRESSING YOURSELF
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
