Friday, 22 September 2017

No, we are not all 'a little bit autistic', and this is why

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Imagine, if you will, going up to a woman who has just experienced extreme sexist comments, and saying to them, "Ah, I know what th...
Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Autism - Business Strengths

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A strange myth about autism and business?  That autistic people are 'out there somewhere', and that businesses have to find ways t...
Monday, 11 September 2017

"Autistic People Aren't My Priority" - A Challenge for Christians

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Tempting, isn't it - to think that autistic people are 'out there somewhere', perhaps in a care home?  Someone else's ...
Thursday, 7 September 2017

Autism: Verbal/Non-Verbal. A False Binary

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The strange myths and illogical beliefs around autism include  verbal/non-verbal.  The idea that either we can totally not speak, or c...
Sunday, 3 September 2017

Pay for Autistic Expertise: Equality, Respect.

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The photo shows a hand, with one coin in the palm of the hand. I've been discussing pay, amongst autistic advocates, speakers and p...
Thursday, 17 August 2017

Let's talk about Harmful Ablesplaining and Autism

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Ablesplaining.  In which some non-disabled people tell disabled people about what disability is and isn't.  About what we should a...
Saturday, 12 August 2017

Inclusion - a core Christian value - guest blog by Bishop John Pritchard

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The Church at its best is a place where all are welcome, nobody is perfect, and everyone is gifted. I know it doesn’t always seem that w...