Autism
This article explores the impact of alexithymia on Autistic people, challenging common misconceptions about their empathy and social communication. It delves into how alexithymia affects social interactions, mental health support, and self-image. The article advocates for a shift in societal attitud
Mental Health Treatment Rights
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have been under immense pressure for many years. Declining funding and resources combined with increased demand has pushed services into the private sector, lowering quality and outcomes. Combined with this is professional incompetency from lack of training, this can be seen in inpatient
Autistic Sexuality
Dating is notoriously difficult for Autistic people. We are often misunderstood and misinterpreted, a clear example of Milton's (2012) double empathy problem. So back in 2019 when I was entering the world of dating again, I was pleased to find a free dating app aimed at Autistic people.
Healthcare
Child and Adolecent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are commissioned with the aim of supporting the mental health of children and young people and reducing the risk of harm from crises. In terms of NHS services, one might consider this a high priority service that should be provided with extensive funding
Autistic Rights
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) "care in the community" model has failed Autistic children and young people. Underfunding, staff shortages, and geographic disparities have created a hostile environment for Autistic service users, leading to a lifetime of instability. Issues w
Healthcare
If you have been active in the UK neurodiversity movement recently, you may well have seen the name Megan Docherty. Megan is an 18 year old Autistic and learning disabled woman in Scotland. She was forcibly removed from her home and placed under section at the William Fraser Centre, which
disability
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medication
As I write this, I am on day ten of taking Medikinet XL for my ADHD. I am on a relatively low dose, and already seeing some significant improvements across my life. Something that stands out to me is the number of ADHD and AuDHD people who are unable to
Trauma
Content Warning: This articles contains references to a wide range of subjects that could be difficult to read. Some might argue that in my mid-thirties I should have come to peace with the event of my younger years. Some probably don't understand why I write about CAMHS so
Addiction
"My pain was not the sort of pain that deserved support. That was what CAMHS had taught me. My life became a monotony of blackouts and suicide attempts. All because services wouldn't support a little Autistic boy who was trying to navigate a cruel and uncaring world."
Autistic Community
It's summer in the northern hemisphere, which can mean only one thing; we're all overheated and overstimulated. Give our changing weather. It's likely that these hot summers will continue, or even get worse. So, I felt it necessary to ask the Autistic community of
Healthcare
When it comes to Autistic people and the experience of pain, there is a lot to be said. Many of us anecdotally report having a mixed profile of hypo- and hypersensitivity to different kinds of pain. Unfortunately, the experience of pain is not one well understood by medical professionals. This