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Shame stories: breaking the cycle of parenting shame in Autistic families.
I wrote this reflection following a discussion with my mother a while back. What she said sat with me for a long time and this blog tries...
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Mar 31, 20247 min read


My Voice is not Your Voice – but the Choir needs to Sing
I strive to raise the profile of Autistic social workers, to empower the Autistic lived experience to be an emancipatory, empowered and...
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Nov 12, 20237 min read


Love, hate, whatever: How I feel about Alexithymia
Who says autistic people can't do sarcasm eh?! Seriously though, as with many aspects of neurodivergence and difference, alexithymia is a...
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Oct 3, 20237 min read


Slow Down to Speed Up; Disability, performance and pace in social work practice
This reflection is around my competing neurodevelopmental and physical disabilities and needs. It is also an exploration around...
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Sep 17, 20237 min read


Show up and Speak Out: Social Work and Systemic Action for Neurodivergent People
Social Justice, Social Work and why we need to act now for Neurodivergent people. A couple of months ago, a debate took place in...
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Apr 16, 20237 min read


Oppression and the Acronym
Things have been a bit busy recently. Noticing the need to attend to my own needs and care hit me with full force and, well, I listened!...
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Jan 16, 20234 min read


A Fusion of Feelings: Reflections of an Autistic Parent-Child interaction
I wrote this reflection after thinking about how Autistic parenting may look different to the outside world than a typical parent-child...
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Nov 27, 20223 min read


Poverty, Resource Distribution and the Autistic Experience
Access all Areas? Not for Everyone. This piece is based on my observations locally, my professional experiences (in practice and...
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Aug 18, 20228 min read


You Belong Here - A message to Student Social Workers
I’m writing this after a difficult but interesting couple of weeks. Im reflecting on the messages I have tried to share and the messages...
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Mar 6, 20224 min read
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