Every autistic person’s journey is different. For Sofia, hearing stories from other autistic people played an important role in understanding herself and eventually pursuing an autism diagnosis. That diagnosis helped her reconnect with who she has always been and better understand the way she experiences the world. In this video, Sofia reflects on the power…
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At first, nothing seemed obviously wrong. I was functioning, keeping up, doing what was expected. I showed up, participated, responded, adapted. The cost of it wasn’t visible, even to me. After social situations, I felt an intense kind of exhaustion that didn’t match what had actually happened, but I ignored it. I told myself this…
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I grew up feeling like I was always slightly out of sync with the world around me, noticing things others didn’t seem to register. For a long time, I believed I just needed to try harder to “get it right,” so I learned to observe, copy, and adjust, even when it was exhausting. I often…
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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.
The name’s Blaine Schembri, I am 31 years old and I have autism. My hobbies are gaming, watching movies or tv shows, having a nice long walk in peace, alone, with no direction or destination, and listening to some music. I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 8, however my mother didn’t tell me until I was 17. She explained that during my early infancy I had trouble falling asleep and would…
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There’s nothing wrong with being autistic, and there’s nothing wrong with you. Hi, I am Emily Slater. I was diagnosed with autism at 12 years old. Ever since I was young, I’ve had a fascination with dates, times, historical figures, and archaeology. I still find myself sharing random historical facts with people, which they sometimes find annoying, but I think it’s…
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Hi, my name is Jacob Callus, I’m 25 years old and I’m a person living on the autism spectrum. I strongly believe in the notion of “nothing about us without us” and when this relates to the concept of representation, I believe that the strongest voice which can be heard within this sphere is the voice of autistic people themselves. Ultimately…
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The changes our organisation has made to create an Autism Friendly Space have made a real difference to my daily life. Having quieter areas and clearer information means I can feel calmer and less overwhelmed when I’m in the building. It also makes it easier for me to speak up about what I need and feel confident asking for…
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