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Sunnyside Up
Before we start, I’d just like to clarify one thing, this blog has absolutely nothing to do with eggs, however it does have everything to do with The Sunnybank Trust, a charity who support adults with learning disabilities. Earlier this month, I had a message from Jon who asked whether I would like to do…
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Push Yourself Outside Your Comfort Zone
One thing autistic people do time and time again is break outside their comfort zone, whether it be going to a party and having to socialise, catching a bus or for some just walking outside the house. In fact, my book is full of examples of where I’ve broken my comfort zone including asking companies…
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It’s Like I’m…Buffering
I attended a fantastic workshop yesterday organised by Kingwood. Kingwood provide support for people with Aspergers and autism, click here to find out more about them. Anyway, the workshop I attended was on ‘Social Communication’ and as I’m on the autistic spectrum it really gave me an insight into better ways to communicate socially. If…
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It’s A Dream Come True
Wow, I’m amazed at the response I’ve received since launching my first ever book. If you’re not aware, I’ve written and published my first ever book about my life living with Aspergers. I tell my story from a mental health hospital after suffering a psychotic episode, I tell my running tales after running the London…
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Talking: What’s The Point?
One thing I discuss in my book is the struggle I have with talking and socialising everyday. I’m generally okay with people I’ve met before as I’ve built up confidence along the way but with new people I struggle. To put it simple, it means that when someone new or someone I know already talks…
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My First Ever Book!
OMG, OMG, OMG…my book has been published and is now available on Amazon! Yes, after three years of writing I’ve finally found a way to get my book out into the world and that’s via the self-publishing platform Amazon! Click here to find it, it’s called Living With Aspergers: Daniel’s Story. I started writing my…
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Why I Got A Tattoo?
I’m a great believer in having life experiences, in other words trying new things or ticking things off your bucket list. Having a tattoo is just one of these things on my bucket list I can now tick off. I mean I’ve always been a bit weary about having a tattoo as it’s on your…
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I Know How To Act
On stage, I know how to act, I know what to do, say, think and feel. Yes, I’m an actor, in fact I’m going to be acting in the Wizard Of Oz in my local pantomime and I’m pretty confident I know what to do. Rehearsals are going well and I’m slowly learning all the…
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I’m Lovin It
I am great lover in doing things that make you feel good, that give you that warm, fuzzy feeling inside, that excitement feeling, that feeling like you’re on top of the world, like you’re king of the castle. I think it’s important to do these things especially if you have Aspergers/ autism as everyday is…
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You’ve Got A Friend In Me
Finding friends is so, so, so hard for me, don’t talk to me about having a relationship. “Connection is what moves this world forward. Connection is a profound human experience.” In fact, in my lifetime I’ve only really had about 2 or 3 close friends, whilst I was at school I had a school friend…
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The Magic Of Millie
It’s an amazing life being a baby, you don’t have to worry about anything really, life is just there for you, on a plate, all thanks to your Mum and Dad of course. You can let your parents do everything for you, whilst you pee and poop your pants, you can throw weetabix, porridge and…
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I’m Scared To…
Go into a shop/supermarket Use the phone and book a table at a restaurant Go to a party Talk to someone I don’t know Go for a meal out with friends These things are frightening, in fact I have to build up myself up before I do any of these things but the thing is…
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