Hello,
My name is Jessie and I'm a speech and language therapist at a NHS mental health hospital in London. I work with young people and adults who have autism.
I am compiling a collection of advice that might be useful for young people to make sense of, or better understand their experiences. I also aim to dispel some of the common myths around autism, for example that people with autism lack empathy.
I want to ask if there is any advice that you wish you had been told as a child growing up, as a young adult or even now, or any experiences that you would like to share.
Please see below some of the questions from the young people I work with.
If you would like further information please feel free to contact me at: jessica.lee36@nhs.net
Many thanks,
Jessie
- Do you tell people / boss' that you have autism? How do you say it?
- Do you get annoyed when people say "I'm a bit autistic" or "everyone is on the spectrum" etc.
- Do you have repetitive thoughts and how do you deal with them?
- Do you tell people / boss' that you have autism? How do you say it?
- Have you had any experiences with the emergency services? How was your experience and did you tell them that you have autism?
- Do you use public transport?- Do you get annoyed when people say "I'm a bit autistic" or "everyone is on the spectrum" etc.
- Do you have repetitive thoughts and how do you deal with them?
- Do you have friends? Do you want friends?
