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Ideas for novel

Violinist191

Hi everyone

 

I hope you are all well. I want to write a fictional novel from the perspective of a female aspie about her life at university and the highs and lows of being on the spectrum. I've created the lot line but so far, that is all I have. As someone who has autism herself, I've had my fair share of problems, both with how my autism affects me and how people have bullied me because of it. I want this novel to not only show the struggles of being on the spectrum but all the things we can achieve too.

 

I would really appreciate it if you could share any topics or characteristics I should or shouldn't include in the book, anything big or small that should be highlighted in the novel. I want to include several characters on the autistic spectrum to show how diverse people with autism can be. Of course, I can't demonstrate what life is like for every single individual on the spectrum but I really want this book to teach people about living with autism.

 

I know this is a lot to ask but if you can spare some time and help me with this I would extremely appreciate it. I really want this book to raise awareness of autism, not just the struggles that come along with it but also the incredible things we can do.

 

Thank you, everyone and I hope you all have a lovely week

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  • Several things spring to mind from my own experiences at university.  

    Firstly it being a time of transition which might be more difficult to navigate as an Aspie, particularly an undiagnosed one.  

    Secondly that the skills required to get into university - largely academic - may well not be the ones that enable you to feel comfortable and get the most out of your time there (I'm thinking of social skills and emotional maturity).  

    Thirdly, if anxiety is a factor, how is this managed during these often turbulent years and how might it impact the university experience, both socially and academically (lectures, seminars, discussion groups, presentations)?

    Fourth, my experience suggests that there can be a bit of a drinking culture at uni, particularly during Freshers' week when you're finding your feet.  Given the possible propensity to self medicate with alcohol to ease anxiety, I think this can easily become problematic.  

    And finally, I think that all of these can impact on relationships and a young person's growing sense of self and sexuality.  Put someone who is academically able but underdeveloped socially, extremely nervous, low self esteem, self medicating with ridiculous amounts of alcohol and propelled by a very healthy sex drive into a university bar in freshers' week and watch what happens...

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  • Several things spring to mind from my own experiences at university.  

    Firstly it being a time of transition which might be more difficult to navigate as an Aspie, particularly an undiagnosed one.  

    Secondly that the skills required to get into university - largely academic - may well not be the ones that enable you to feel comfortable and get the most out of your time there (I'm thinking of social skills and emotional maturity).  

    Thirdly, if anxiety is a factor, how is this managed during these often turbulent years and how might it impact the university experience, both socially and academically (lectures, seminars, discussion groups, presentations)?

    Fourth, my experience suggests that there can be a bit of a drinking culture at uni, particularly during Freshers' week when you're finding your feet.  Given the possible propensity to self medicate with alcohol to ease anxiety, I think this can easily become problematic.  

    And finally, I think that all of these can impact on relationships and a young person's growing sense of self and sexuality.  Put someone who is academically able but underdeveloped socially, extremely nervous, low self esteem, self medicating with ridiculous amounts of alcohol and propelled by a very healthy sex drive into a university bar in freshers' week and watch what happens...

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