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Apparently being an advocate/activist feels a lot like being a Karen 🫣

But I can't sit back and let companies that capitalise on "access"

The first call I had with Ash back in November, I remember thinking:

“Yep, he just gets me”

We now know why 😅

My ADHD diagnosis

A couple of months back, I realised that I was doing a lot of things because I *thought* I should…

Rather than because I

I’m aware that things got a little bit doom and gloom over here…

So today I’m spreading some positivity and sharing some delightful business-owners

“Did you request your accommodations beforehand?”

“You should have let them know that you needed a quiet space!”

“This should be part of your rider!”

Being

We'll be waiting for our Prime Time TV slot 👀

A couple of weeks back, Onyinye Udokporo MA and I worked with the Google

Friendly reminder that just because someone chooses to share certain aspects of their life online, doesn’t mean they don’t struggle behind the scenes.

I

Last year I called out THG for asking me to give an unpaid talk to their multi-million pound company to “celebrate” Autistic Pride

The problem: attending events as a neurodivergent person and a) not knowing how to greet other people and b) not liking the way

A sensory viewing area?! 🥹🤞🏼

Carlisle United showed fans how accessibility is done at their autistic supporters' event 👏🏼

Autistic fans were invited to a

This week, I’ve been busy training with 2 of the biggest media companies in the world 👀

Can you guess who it might be?

Things I saw in the airport that almost brought me to tears:

A quiet room for disabled and neurodivergent folks 🥹

Manchester Airport leading the

Shoutout to all of the people who spent their whole lives being told that their inability to keep on top of basic hygiene

"Are there any specific sensory preferences you'd like us to provide for the green room?"

A question I was asked for the very first

Yesterday I woke up and saw the news that yet another woman in the spotlight has received a late diagnosis of ADHD.

Wrote a

Friendly reminder that being inclusive doesn’t just mean working with neurodivergent people…

It means accepting neurodivergent realities.

Forgive lateness.
Understand last-minute cancellations.
Support rejection-sensitive dysphoria.
Understand emotional dysregulation.
Offer

DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS?! 👀

My second book, How To Be You, is available to pre-order now!!!!

If my content has helped you in

Let’s get one thing straight…

There is nothing childish about being autistic.⁠
⁠
Having sensory needs? Not childish.⁠
Stimming? Not childish.⁠
Special interests? Not childish.⁠
Autistic joy? You guessed

What people think being inclusive means:

-Expensive software
-Expensive equipment
-Expensive training

What being inclusive usually means:

-Open conversation
-Flexibility
-Trust and communication

Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference

The most frustrating thing about life as an autistic person:

You will repeatedly and clearly express your needs…

Yet people will still choose to use