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Autistic Social Worker

I am autistic, I am a social worker and my own unique self

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Welcome to Autistic Social Worker. I am autistic, I am a social worker and my own unique self.
I write about my own lived experiences with a focus on the strengths being autistic brings to my self, my role as a social worker and as a parent to three autistic children.
I don't claim to represent anyone or any community in particular however, if you are autistic or neurodivergent in any way- hello, we've hopefully made a new connection!
If you are neurotypical, I hope by reading my reflections, you can move further forward on your journey towards full autism acceptance and understanding.

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Please click through to my resource page for access to my downloadable guide to Social Working with Autistic People.and other published articles

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Shame stories: breaking the cycle of parenting shame in Autistic families.

Mar 317 min read

Shame stories: breaking the cycle of parenting shame in Autistic families.

I wrote this reflection following a discussion with my mother a while back. What she said sat with me for a long time and this blog tries...

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My Voice is not Your Voice – but the Choir needs to Sing

Nov 12, 20237 min read

My Voice is not Your Voice – but the Choir needs to Sing

I strive to raise the profile of Autistic social workers, to empower the Autistic lived experience to be an emancipatory, empowered and...

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Love, hate, whatever: How I feel about Alexithymia

Oct 3, 20237 min read

Love, hate, whatever: How I feel about Alexithymia

Who says autistic people can't do sarcasm eh?! Seriously though, as with many aspects of neurodivergence and difference, alexithymia is a...

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Slow Down to Speed Up; Disability, performance and pace in social work practice

Sep 17, 20237 min read

Slow Down to Speed Up; Disability, performance and pace in social work practice

This reflection is around my competing neurodevelopmental and physical disabilities and needs. It is also an exploration around...

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Show up and Speak Out: Social Work and Systemic Action for Neurodivergent People

Apr 16, 20237 min read

Show up and Speak Out: Social Work and Systemic Action for Neurodivergent People

Social Justice, Social Work and why we need to act now for Neurodivergent people. A couple of months ago, a debate took place in...

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Oppression and the Acronym

Jan 16, 20234 min read

Oppression and the Acronym

Things have been a bit busy recently. Noticing the need to attend to my own needs and care hit me with full force and, well, I listened!...

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A Fusion of Feelings: Reflections of an Autistic Parent-Child interaction

Nov 27, 20223 min read

A Fusion of Feelings: Reflections of an Autistic Parent-Child interaction

I wrote this reflection after thinking about how Autistic parenting may look different to the outside world than a typical parent-child...

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Poverty, Resource Distribution and the Autistic Experience

Aug 18, 20228 min read

Poverty, Resource Distribution and the Autistic Experience

Access all Areas? Not for Everyone. This piece is based on my observations locally, my professional experiences (in practice and...

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You Belong Here - A message to Student Social Workers

Mar 6, 20224 min read

You Belong Here - A message to Student Social Workers

I’m writing this after a difficult but interesting couple of weeks. Im reflecting on the messages I have tried to share and the messages...

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Reconsidering Parenting through an Autism Lens

Jan 27, 20228 min read

Reconsidering Parenting through an Autism Lens

What is Parenting? Parenting is a privilege. You have the responsibility for supporting another life, or lives, to grow, develop and...

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Autism, Identity and Adulthood: Future Reflections, Present Hopes

Oct 16, 20217 min read

Autism, Identity and Adulthood: Future Reflections, Present Hopes

Note: This post was written a couple of months ago, but I couldn't bring myself to publish. At the time I couldn't see the creeping...

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Reflections on a Safe Space

Aug 31, 20217 min read

Reflections on a Safe Space

I have been doing a lot of reflecting over the last week or so. However, it wasn’t until I had the opportunity to meet with one of my...

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The Power of the Demand

Aug 29, 20217 min read

The Power of the Demand

Demand, Compliance, and Expectations: Oppressive, Repressive or Empowering? So, as I navigate the rocky path of social work within the...

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Aug 1, 20217 min read

Who Do You Think You Are?

Expert, Connoisseur, Informed or Aware? We use the word “expert” quite freely yet don t often explore what it is we actually mean. I...

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Changing the Narrative? Keep Going.....

Aug 1, 20216 min read

Changing the Narrative? Keep Going.....

In the space of a day (21st July 2021), we have seen 2 reports published in England that have relevance for Autistic people and for...

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Making the 'Social' Work

Jun 25, 20218 min read

Making the 'Social' Work

Disability is not a dirty word. Not all of us refer to ourselves as disabled. I do. It is an important aspect of my experience. Attempts...

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Autistic Social Worker

Jun 2, 20215 min read

Autistic Social Worker

Welcome! I am an autistic social worker, parent and individual based in the UK. These are my strengths-based reflections on autistic life.

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