Published on 12, July, 2020
My name is Amelia and I use they/she pronouns. I identify as a non-binary woman. I prefer the term "autistic person" over "person with autism." I was diagnosed very recently, about two months ago, although I have known I am autistic for years.
My special interest is John Lennon and The Beatles. I also play piano and have synesthesia.
I struggle with social cues (as I am sure a lot of us do), but I tend to understand other autistics more than allistics.
My favorite color is yellow!
Hi Amelia, nice to meet you.
I have synaesthesia too. I was gob smacked when my assessment picked that up. But they are so right. I never even mentioned the name/colour thing to them, but I have it. Laura Kate Dale also mentions it in her book and a few folks here have also mentioned it. I know Jamie Ward from Sussex University says there isn't a connection to autism, but I'm not so sure about that. It would make logical sense that if our sensory wiring is different a fair few of us might have them interwoven like that. I can sometimes even feel or smell words. How do you experience yours?
Welcome and hope you enjoy the forum :-)
Hi Dawn, it's interesting that you have synaesthesia as well? Were you diagnosed early with it? You don't have to answer that btw, I sound nosy I'm sorry, I am just curious. The book by Laura, can you get that on Kindle do you know or does it have to be bought in paperback-hardback? I prefer Kindle as you can make the font size really big and my eyes struggle a lot!
I hope you're coping ok with everything and that your sensories aren't getting too mixed up. I find mine can at times :)
Em x