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Updates on the Blog!
When this was started it was fuelled by many things. A desire to do something interesting and to share information about neurodiversity....
MatthewBolton9
Oct 27, 20243 min read
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Poetry Readings
A while back I was fortunate enough to be selected to read at Burnley Writer's Night in Burnley. I went along, on my own as Leanne...
MatthewBolton9
Oct 3, 20244 min read
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The Impact of Social Media on Individuals with Autism: Navigating the Digital Landscape
I hate social media. This may make me sound like an "old man yelling at clouds" and to an extent, I am. However, what are the dangers or...
MatthewBolton9
Aug 28, 20245 min read
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"Exploring the Complex Decision: Should Autistic Individuals Mask Their True Selves?"
This weekend I was at the Christening of my Godson, Max. My best mate’s friends and family were there and, for the first time that I can...
Leanne Bolton
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Autism Assessment Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever felt like you're at the foot of a towering hill, gazing up at the daunting path ahead? If you're yet to undergo your Autism...
Leanne Bolton
Aug 11, 20244 min read
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"Understanding Grief: Navigating Emotions After a Late Autism Diagnosis"
When I was given my diagnosis I wasn’t sure what I was feeling. This was not just because I struggle with my emotions but because they...
Leanne Bolton
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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Navigating Autism in the Workplace: Challenges and Solutions
I was mindlessly doom scrolling through Instagram earlier. Doom scrolling is an effective way of satisfying the urge in my mind to be...
Leanne Bolton
Aug 6, 20245 min read
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Do Gut Microbes Have a Role in Autism Itself?
Recently, The Guardian published an article stating there is research suggesting there is a relationship between gut microbes and autism.
MatthewBolton9
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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The Theory of Mind and Autism
How autistic people can face challenges with Theory of Mind: the ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of others.
MatthewBolton9
Jul 22, 20247 min read
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Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena | Book Review
Matthew Bolton the avid autistic reader reviews ‘Everyone Here is Lying’, a psychological thriller by bestselling author Shari Lapena.
MatthewBolton9
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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ADHD Essentials | Loop Earplugs
A review of Loops earplugs. Do they really protect ears from harmful noise levels while still preserving sound clarity and improving focus?
Leanne Bolton
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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Actually Autistic
I used to say I was "Apparently Autistic". Only recently have I been saying "actually, I am autistic and always have been".
MatthewBolton9
Jul 15, 20246 min read
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Autism and Mental Health
Autistic adults are 9 times more likely to die by suicide than their neurotypical counterparts. It's time we talk mental health.
MatthewBolton9
Jul 11, 20249 min read
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The Girls From The Town | by Matthew Bolton
Two young girls from the town make a shocking and devastating discovery on what they thought was a normal day. What have they found?
MatthewBolton9
Jul 9, 202415 min read
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Neuro-Diversity | What Does AI Know?
What does AI really know about what it is like to be neuro-diverse? Can it hold a torch to our actual lived in experiences? Lets find out.
MatthewBolton9
Jul 7, 20245 min read
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Sound Sensitivity | An ADHDers Perspective
Sound sensitivities are common in the neurodiverse. Here we look at it from an adult female's ADHD perspective and what if anything helps.
Leanne Bolton
Jul 6, 20249 min read
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Going Under the Radar by Luke Miller-Ball | Book Review
A review of 'Going Under the Radar', the first memoir written by Luke Miller-Ball. A book exploring mental health struggles in autism.
MatthewBolton9
Jul 5, 20245 min read
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Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors | Book Review
My open and honest review of Blue Sisters: The instant top ten bestseller from Coco Mellors the author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein.
MatthewBolton9
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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The Ableist View and The Puzzle Piece Symbol for Autism
Why using the puzzle piece to represent autism is problematic to me an autistic dad and many others.
MatthewBolton9
Jul 1, 20245 min read
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Cleaning The Chaos Cupboard - My Anxiety and Autism
One of the most fun things about my own brand of Autism is that it comes with a significant amount of anxiety. Statistics cited by the...
MatthewBolton9
Jun 27, 20245 min read
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