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CatstyeCam

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About CatstyeCam

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    Norfolk Broads
  • Birthday February 12

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  • Gender
    Female
  • Location
    Cumbria, UK
  • Interests
    I like music! I like crafts! I like forklift trucks! I like trains! I am a songwriter and artist!

    I work in a warehouse. It's noisy, has bright lights, and sometimes smells funny...so not great for someone with ASD! But I do my best to overcome my challenges. I drive the forklifts :)

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  1. Received my diagnosis of ASC Thursday 23rd July 2015 :)

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      CatstyeCam

      Hi! Thanks for asking :) It was the happiest day of my life! I've still got my challenges at work (starting my job just over a year ago was what made me go to my GP for a referral) but my employer is working with me to put adjustments in place. I've been allocated my own quiet area to retreat to when I have a sensory overload, plus several other measures which will help a lot. The managers even had a visit/presentation from the NAS. I'm hoping to apply for an Access To Wor...

    3. CatstyeCam

      CatstyeCam

      Oh dear, the comment appears to have trailed off! The last bit said: I'm hoping to apply for an Access To Work grant to help with the cost of coloured glasses for Irlen Syndrome. Things are looking up :)"

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      The Exodus

      That's good to hear. I know that it does feel good when you finally get that diagnosis, that you have something written and solid. It's better when it allows for adjustments to certain environments like the workplace to help out with these kinds of issues. Hope all goes well in the future.

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