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  2. Seen on the BBC website - "Caragh McMurtry: Great Britain rower's neurodiversity journey ... By changing the environment around her, rather than her own brain chemistry, McMurtry found the freedom to exist and perform unhindered. Together with the panel, she drew up a three-point plan. The team nutritionist was asked to provide McMurtry with bland food, as highly flavoured or spiced options were overwhelming. The coaches were asked to avoid asking her open-ended questions in the morning and to provide a sum-up at the end of team briefings to ensure they had been understood. ... ": https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rowing/68554234
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  4. The one at Home Street? Yeah. I think so.
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  6. Article on BBC web site titled "Autistic people held back by job interview questions - report Ambiguous interview questions and application forms are keeping autistic people out of work, a report has found. While 53.6% of all disabled people are in work, only 30% of autistic people are, the latest official figures show. One autistic person told BBC News having more tick-boxes in applications might help him to land an interview. The government has urged employers to "get behind" all recommendations set out in Sir Robert Buckland's report on autism in the workplace. ... " https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68381352 Link to Sir Robert Buckland's report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-buckland-review-of-autism-employment-report-and-recommendations/the-buckland-review-of-autism-employment-report-and-recommendations
  7. Some Autism news stories from the BBC web site: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz045jt
  8. The film "Meet You in Scotland" gets mixed reviews here: https://letterboxd.com/film/meet-you-in-scotland/ If it is on at the cinema, I'll maybe go and see it. Is the Edinburgh Filmhouse cinema still operating?
  9. It's really quiet on this forum now.
  10. I wear glasses, so can you spot me sitting down? Screen_Recording_20240212_181053_Video_Player.mp4
  11. There is a radio series by neurodiverse comedian Ashley Storrie called "What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?" it is on Radio 4 on Wednesday at 23:00 hrs on Radio 4, for more information see the link below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001vtn5
  12. Thank you and a happy, healthy, prosperous and successfull New Year to you and all other users of this forum.
  13. Two online articles on the use of artificial intelligence to help diagnose autism: "A Hidden Pattern in Children's Eyes Can Reveal if They Have Autism": https://www.sciencealert.com/a-hidden-pattern-in-childrens-eyes-can-reveal-if-they-have-autism "Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Autism?": https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-science-of-autism/202312/can-artificial-intelligence-detect-autism
  14. Seen on BBC web site "My autistic self": https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/playlists/my-autistic-self Four short video clipsabout people on the autistic spectrum.
  15. Gold MD

    Welp...

    That's virtually all the gaming forums I go on, practically dead. Nobody responds to my threads that often anymore. This isn't really a recent revelation either. It has been this way for years now. I see no point in doing it anymore. I have actually been pointing that out for years, in fact. So with the exception of offering my feedback for the new Silent Hill streaming series, that's it as far as forums talk is concerned. I'm pretty much throwing in the towel now. I also cannot be arsed with that nutball following me about either, so I think it's time to get entirely new screen-names online. It's sad. However, that's just how the web is in 2023.
  16. Seen online article titled "Greta Thunberg is far from the only neurodivergent climate activist – many who see the world differently also want to change it": https://theconversation.com/greta-thunberg-is-far-from-the-only-neurodivergent-climate-activist-many-who-see-the-world-differently-also-want-to-change-it-210492 The article contains a section about Autistic traits and activism.
  17. There are some more autism related petitions on the UK Government and Parliament petitions website, including: "Fund an autism awareness campaign The Government should fund an awareness campaign to help people understand autism. In particular it should help people understand how to better approach people with autism and cope/ spread awareness of their mannerisms and how they express their emotions. More details Because I personally have autism and I struggle to express my emotions properly. As a result, it has caused arguments and I don't feel it’s right that me or anyone else with autism should be made to feel bad for something they can't control. ": https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/644986 "Review treatment of neurodiverse prisoners Neurodiverse prisoners can be extremely vulnerable in prison settings and in too many cases we believe they are not being treated fairly or having their needs met. This staff having no understating of the needs of neurodiverse people, and neurodiverse prisoners being punished unfairly. More details We want the Government to review treatment of neurodiverse prisoners, to identify any issues with how neurodiverse prisoners are treated at present, and consider reforms that would ensure that all neurodiverse prisoners are treated fairly and have their needs met. ": https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643253
  18. I wasn't good at learning a second language at school. I had to resit my o grade French but passed all my other o grades first time. I couldn't access an online video or transcript of Bérengère Digard's presentation. But here is a link to some of the researchers publications: https://www.research.ed.ac.uk/en/persons/berengere-digard
  19. This description of one of the events at the recent British Science Festival got me thinking (emphasis added): Autistic people & the languages nobody knows they speak Did you know that half the world’s population is bilingual? However, reports have shown that many autistic people are prevented from learning another language because of misconceptions that it will be “too much” for them. This is denying them access to multiple skills and opportunities, and the chance to enjoy the thinking skills and social benefits of bilingualism. In this year’s Social Sciences Award Lecture, Bérengère Digard from the University of Edinburgh explains why these misconceptions are incorrect. Bérengère will share how being bilingual has helped many of the autistic people she works with, shaping their thinking skills and challenging the current theories of autism. Original link Is this really true?
  20. Some autism stories from the Welcome collection web site: https://wellcomecollection.org/search/stories?query=autism
  21. I’m so sorry for your loss.
  22. April 5, 1954 - September 9, 2023 Sadly, my mother had kidney trouble, etc. I'll miss you, mum. x
  23. (Not written by me) Inside an autistic mind Science journalist Sue Nelson discovered she had autism aged 60. She shares her personal journey to better understand a condition that affects millions worldwide. Science journalist Sue Nelson shares her personal journey to better understand a condition that affects millions worldwide. Inside her autistic inner world is a cacophony of brain chatter, anxiety and sensory issues - recreated within a 360 degree soundscape - that impact her life and interactions with others. Sue, who discovered she had autism last year aged 60, meets other autistic people, researchers and clinicians to try to make sense of her late diagnosis. Those who offer their own stories and experiences include Canadian actor Mickey Rowe, the first autistic actor to play the autistic lead character in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime; award-winning science writer Dr Camilla Pang; and former teacher Pete Wharmby, who left the profession to write about his condition to help others. Experts who shed light on Sue’s findings include psychiatrist and founder of the Centre for Autism Research in Africa, Professor Petrus de Vries, and Professor Sonya Girdler, director of the Curtin Autism Research Group in Australia. Sue travels to Denmark and Scotland to meet business leaders who are building bridges between those with and without autism. Research shows autistic people make great employees and, in Copenhagen, Specialisterne CEO Carsten Lassen and his team have found ways to match autistic people to jobs, which benefits both the individuals and the companies. In Scotland, Sue is shown around the Barclays buildings that have been built specifically with neurodiverse people in mind, but which the rest of the workforce enjoy too. Podcast
  24. Article seen online, titled "Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image" https://theconversation.com/like-many-women-i-didnt-know-i-was-autistic-until-adulthood-how-late-diagnosis-can-hurt-mental-health-and-self-image-212561
  25. (Not written by me) Could innovative LARP education improve the experience and achievement for all neurodiverse pupils globally? Neurodivergent students learn, think, and process information differently than their neurotypical peers. Because of this, they often face unique challenges in the school setting. Students may struggle with executive functioning skills, typical social and communication skills and have sensory processing difficulties. As a result, they may be more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and many other mental health crises - resulting in a difficult education in which they won't receive the grades or social experience that they could achieve. This programme uses the Østerskov Efterskole school in Denmark as a case study to determine whether their revolutionary LARP (Live Action Role Play) teaching techniques could aid the education of every neurodiverse pupil. And if it can, why not implement it globally. Podcast
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