We presented at the Ocalicon conference last week on the subject of, how can we best support young people and adults who have become or at the risk of becoming social isolated, stuck in their bedrooms/homes and unable to get out.

This week I had the privilege of joining the Ocalicon conference from Ohio. Amazing to participate in something with a worldwide audience.

Last week I was back meeting with CoSPA colleagues again at our 6 monthly network meeting, this time in Manchester.

Pat yourself on the back if you must… but please tell me something new. I see a lot of lovely LinkedIn posts where an organisation is congratulating itself for doing its job.

Following from last week’s event in Edinburgh - ‘Community Approach to Hoarding’, I have been thinking about the implications for autistic people who have Hoarding and chronic organisational challenges.

I went to a fantastic event last week in Edinburgh.  ‘Community Approach to Hoarding’.

A LinkedIn post reminded me that I don’t suffer from the Monday morning dread now.

After many years of feeling like Eeyore why not?

Do you ever find yourself on one side of a debate that shouldn’t’ exist? I have never claimed to speak on behalf of autistic people. After 30 years of working with autistic people, I do have some experience and useful knowledge to share.