Blogs
Join Jennie as she explains her journey of discovering her autistic identity and her involvement in I-RAP research. Inspired by a tragic event, Jennie shares her personal and professional experiences, highlighting the importance of correct diagnosis and appropriate support for autistic individuals. Her story emphasizes the impact of self-discovery, the challenges faced, and the value of lived experience in research...
Join Jenn as they share their journey with ASD and EUPD diagnoses. Jenn highlights the impacts and significance of the I-RAP study in redefining diagnostic criteria for autism and personality disorders. Jenn delves into how traits deemed disabling today might have been beneficial in prehistoric times, promoting a more nuanced view of neurodiversity. They underscore the value of lived experiences in research and the potential societal contributions of neurodivergent individuals.
This blog delves into the writer's personal experiences with autism and borderline personality disorder (BPD). It shares her journey from childhood challenges to professional life, detailing struggles and triumphs. The blog discusses the impact of her diagnoses and her involvement with the I-RAP project. It aims to shed light on mental health issues and the importance of supportive environments and positive attitudes towards neurodivergence.
This blog shares the writer's personal experiences of being diagnosed with autism and borderline personality disorder and their conflicted feelings about these labels. They share a moving account of their journey through mental health services, what helped and what stood in the way. Ultimately the blog emphasises the importance of looking beyond labels to see people as individuals and to work holistically with their strengths and difficulties. The writer illustrates their experiences with beautiful graphics that they have designed themselves.
In this blog, Peg documents a lifetime of having their experiences misunderstood, stigmatised and invalidated, before reaching a full and liberating understanding of themselves as an autistic person.
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