Educational Article Round-Up For 2024
We've shared over 20 educational articles (not including general news ) on the Autism Guernsey blog this year. In case you missed any,...
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Nov 12
Five Daily Planner Apps for Autistic Adults
Planning our time involves managing appointments, organising tasks, and balancing daily responsibilities and routines—from work meetings...
Nov 5
How Social Scripts Can Help Autistic Adults in the Workplace
For many autistic adults, social interactions in the workplace—like knowing what to say in meetings, in an email, or during breaks—can...
Oct 29
The Benefits of Hiring Autistic People
When we talk about autism in the workplace, the focus is often on providing support and making accommodations. But what we don’t talk...
Oct 15
Autism and Sleep: Why We Struggle and What Can Help
Sleep difficulties are common among autistic children and adults. Research shows that autistic people are more likely to experience...
Oct 7
Autism Myth-Busting: All Autistic People Are Good at Maths
A common myth about autism is that all autistic people are naturally good at maths. While some are, this assumption is misleading and can...
Sep 9
Introducing Personal User Manuals in the Workplace
Creating an inclusive and supportive workplace doesn’t have to be complicated. One practical tool that can make a significant difference...
Aug 28
Autism Myth-Busting: Everyone is a Little Bit Autistic
One of the most common myths about autism is the idea that "everyone is a little bit autistic". While this phrase is often used with...
Aug 21
Your Autistic Identity: Responses from the Autism Guernsey Community Survey
Towards the end of June 2024, we created a questionnaire to explore how autistic adults in the Autism Guernsey community felt about the...
Jul 23
Autism Myth-Busting: Autistic People Don't Feel Emotions or Empathy
One of the most commonly expressed myths about autism is that autistic people don’t feel emotions or empathy. This misconception not only...
Jul 15
The Benefits of Autism Awareness Training for Your Workplace
Creating an inclusive environment is essential in today’s workforce. This means understanding and embracing neurodiversity, including...
Jun 3
Why the Concept of Self-Identity Can Present Challenges for Autistic People
Understanding who you are is important for personal growth and social interactions. For autistic people, figuring out their identity can...
May 28
Neuro… What Now? (A Short Guide to Neurodiversity Terminology)
Language is constantly evolving, and this is especially true when it comes to discussing neurodiversity. The terms we use to describe a...
May 22
Autism and Menopause: A Selection of Resources
According to Dr Annabeth Groenman , post-doctorate researcher at the University of Amsterdam, there is "a lack of evidence and knowledge...
May 14
Supporting Autistic Colleagues and Customers: Communication and Sensory Considerations
In any workplace, understanding and respecting the diverse needs of our colleagues and customers is key to creating an inclusive...
Apr 22
Try This One Thing Next Time You Feel Stressed or Anxious: The Physiological Sigh
Stress and anxiety are common experiences for many of us, but autistic people can encounter these feelings particularly intensely. A...
Apr 10
Thinking About Introducing "Quiet Hours" at Your Shop? Here Are Some Suggestions...
We are delighted to report that a number of local retailers have contacted us for advice on introducing "Quiet Hours" recently, to ensure...
Mar 4
Understanding the Seven Types of Rest (From an Autistic Perspective)
Rest: we know we need to do it, and often, we know how to do it. It's just sometimes it's really difficult. Especially if you are...
Feb 21
Five Mobile Apps That Just Make Sense (to my Autistic Brain)
It's Martine here, the Education Manager at Autism Guernsey. I write educational articles on the AG blog. Today's article is a bit...
Feb 13
The Stress Bucket: A Visual Way to Understand and Manage Stress
What do buckets have to do with stress? Quite a bit, it turns out... Understanding The Stress Bucket Imagine carrying a bucket throughout...
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