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#ItsNotOkayToNotBeOkay: Social factors in Autistic wellbeing
As of today a new campaign begins. This campaign, names as #ItsNotOkayToNotBeOkay is particularly pertinent to Autistic people. As a community, we have reached a point where psychological distress is treated as though it is a taken-for-granted part of our experience. While previous campaigns have tried to normalise opening up
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#ItsOkayToNotBeOkay didn’t go far enough: So what will?
Neurodiversity
#ItsOkayToNotBeOkay didn't go far enough: So what will?
Since the mid to late 2010's, the hashtag #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay has been circulating the Internet a lot. With it came the normalisation of talking about our mental health concerns and the entry of things like depression and anxiety into the everyday lexicon. The issue, however, is that as a
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5 tips for Autistic people to survive the holidays
Autism
5 tips for Autistic people to survive the holidays
Holidays can pose challenges for autistic people due to social, sensory, and schedule modifications. Crucial coping strategies include setting boundaries in social situations, curating a pleasing sensory environment, not overscheduling to please others, knowing in advance about gifts to reduce anxie
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CAMHS: The triple-empathy problem and autism diagnosis
Society
CAMHS: The triple-empathy problem and autism diagnosis
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are known for failing to support the mental health of Autistic children. Unfortunately this is not the only issue with such services, they are often responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of neurodivergence such as autism or ADHD. Within the context of autism,
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How the uncertainty in CAMHS processes harms Autistic children and families
Autism
How the uncertainty in CAMHS processes harms Autistic children and families
Autistic people are somewhat renowned for struggling with sudden change and uncertainty. While not necessarily universal, it is prevalent enough to be a talking point in many Autistic spaces. This raises issues when we consider services like CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) in the UK. Like many NHS
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I just watched the channel 4 documentary on Autistic inpatients: thing need to change
Trauma
I just watched the channel 4 documentary on Autistic inpatients: thing need to change
On Channel 4 in the UK there is currently a documentary from their dispatches series called "Locked Away: Our autism scandal". This is a very upsetting documentary, and it has made one thing very clear to me. Autistic people are suffering at the hands of an oppressive mental