Hi, my name is Nigel and I’m an autistic guy who loves cooking and playing games. I always look forward to learn everything for the future and I can make a lot of mistakes and I hate it when people argue with me, even after misunderstanding.
The idea to conduct research into this arose from my years working in Dutch politics as a policy advisor. During my time there, I noticed that reports on discrimination and policy documents on inclusion never pay attention to neurodivergent people and the challenges we face in life.
One of the hardest things for me is sensory overload. Bright lights, loud sounds and too many people talking can all feel like too much at once.
A #MyAutismJourney story by Susana Novais Santos Hello! My name is Susana Novais Santos, I am a Portuguese autistic woman, activist, and neuroscientist. I’ve known I’ve been autistic since I was little, but only recently have I embraced autistic advocacy. It’s a great honor to participate in the Autistic Self-Advocacy Academy as a trainer. It’s…
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I always felt out of place, like a child lost in a world of overwhelming sensations and rules I couldn’t understand.