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Madison Square Garden - is it accessible or just a facade?
I was recently in New York City and had the opportunity to go to Madison Square Garden on two occasions. Considering that I use a mobility device, and am also autistic, this provided a good opportunity to see how accessible it really was. As a disability advocate, and of course, a disabled person, I use every opportunity when I visit a new event space or venue to experience first-hand just how accessible it is. Not only do I actively use accessibility services myself, but as
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jan 123 min read


Autistics, disabled people, allies, parents and carers - which books you should read based on who you are
As an autistic girly with a special interest in reading, I am here at your disposal to recommend you your reading list for 2026. I read over 200 books in 2025 and many of them were on the topics of neurodivergence and disability.
So, whether you are neurodivergent, chronically ill or disabled yourself (or all 3 - lucky you!), or looking to be a better ally for the disabled community (bonus points for the teachers seeking to be better allies), here are my top book recommen
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jan 125 min read


I wrote a blog post... and I got paid for it
Months and months ago I wrote a book. I was bed-bound with physical fatigue and I was in an ADHD hyperfixation kind of mood, so what better to do than write an entire book, right? The product was a 40,000 word memoir detailing my experiences growing up and growing into my disability and the way I've experienced the world as a result. I've always wanted to write a book, to see my book one day on local bookstore shelves. I think it has been a natural product of being such an av
Saffron Canny-Smith
Dec 30, 20252 min read


I'm 24?! Celebrating My Birthday The Moomin Way
A few weeks ago I celebrated my 24th birthday with my family and friends. Although this year has been far from easy - hello me/cfs coming back, autism diagnosis and relationship breakup - my birthday this year was one to remember (for all good reasons, thank goodness). If you know me at all, you will know that one of my biggest special interests is The Moomins - a gorgeous community of Finnish trolls that spend their time eating pancakes, drinking coffee and going on adventur
Saffron Canny-Smith
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Is Virgin Airlines neurodivergent-friendly?
I recently travelled with Virgin airlines for the first time whilst using their diability services and wearing my sunflower lanyard. The...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Autistic Adults Don't Exist
...At least, according to Mark Butler. I find this laughable, especially as I am sitting here writing this blog post and... existing! In...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Sep 1, 20252 min read


I Miss
I miss me. I miss the old me, the younger me. I miss the me of 8 months ago. Happy, calm, naïve. Unknowing of what was to come. I miss...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 8, 20251 min read


My Progress - Seeking Help for ME/CFS
I've been dealing with a whole host of health problems this year, from anxiety and depression, to autistic burnout, ME/CFS and a myriad...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 6, 20252 min read


2025 - the Hardest Year of my Life
Okay, maybe that title's a bit rich, but the first half of this year has definitely been a challenging year for me. I started off the...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Aug 1, 20252 min read


What Gifts Should I Give my Friend in Autistic Burnout?
I have been in autistic burnout for the past six months. It has been a very big learning process. Through this learning process, I have...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Grace for my Childhood Self
What happens when you find out that you're autistic as an adult? Many things. But one universal experience is the process of offering...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jul 3, 20253 min read


A Little Bit of Compassion for the Hard Days
A young woman walks into the bookstore. She arrives just on time, stressed, but grateful that her ADHD didn't get in the way of her time...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jun 30, 20253 min read


So I'm Autistic?
Autism. A little boy. Antisocial. Loves trains and numbers. Good at maths. Bad at socialising. The weird kid. The outcast. Throws himself...
Saffron Canny-Smith
Jun 29, 20252 min read
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