Lived Experience
Personal stories and reflections staring my journey as an autistic advocate, highlighting real-life experiences in social care and neurodivergent people
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Behind the Mask: Speaking at the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2026
What if looking like you’re coping doesn’t mean you are? On Saturday 15th August 2026, I had the opportunity to speak at the Autistic Mental Health Conference, delivering my presentation Survival on the Surface: Masking, Misunderstanding and Mental Health in Autism. I’ve had a lifetime of masking, so this was a subject that felt very… Read more
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A Room Full of People Who Get It: My Day at the Autistic Mental Health Conference
Arriving at the Conference On Saturday 16th August I went to the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2025, a local conference run by autistic people. It was my first time ever going to a conference, and honestly it was awesome. Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt like you belonged? That’s exactly how… Read more
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