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

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

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

I recently travelled with Virgin airlines for the first time whilst using their diability services and wearing my sunflower lanyard. The...

...At least, according to Mark Butler. I find this laughable, especially as I am sitting here writing this blog post and... existing! In...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What id Disability Pride Month? Do I identify as disabled, and why should I be proud about that?

What happens when you find out that you're autistic as an adult? Many things. But one universal experience is the process of offering...

Autism. A little boy. Antisocial. Loves trains and numbers. Good at maths. Bad at socialising. The weird kid. The outcast. Throws himself...