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I am going to take a month away from the blog to focus on my well-being. Thank you all for your patience, and I’m looking forward to sharing new posts again. Read more
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My first year done, with many more stories to come. Thank you to all my subscribers and readers for all your support. Read more
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Have you ever thought that you were in the wrong job? Some people have never had the opportunity to reach their full potential for many reasons. I know this all too well by having a disability. Richard J. Murphy is a political economist, and he explains how some people’s talent is being wasted and has… Read more
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Music has been recognised as more than just entertainment. As Dr Tracey Marks explains in her video, music can have a beneficial effect on our mental state. Playing a musical instrument can exercise and improve our minds. I play the piano, the recorder and the flute. I find my mood improves significantly when I play,… Read more
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Music has been such an important part of my life, whether I’m performing or listening to one of my favourite songs. It helps me express myself and regulate my emotions. I also find it helps reduce restlessness and keeps me alert. I have had many years of enjoyment with sharing my skills as a teacher,… Read more
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I have been blessed with a beautiful view outside my window. A red deer often comes into the grasslands, rummages around, and then relaxes in the sun. Nothing seems to worry this deer. It just lives in the moment, and that is the best way. The birds sing in the trees. I have always noticed… Read more
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The past while has been a lot to process, as I was diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD. A friend suspected it, but I don’t think what she said really sank in. It was a condition I knew very little about until now. There are three presentations of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or combined. As… Read more
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I have been observing lately and thinking a lot about how some people influence and manipulate others. Influence is guiding someone and respecting their ability to choose. Manipulation can be more about steering someone unfairly for the manipulator’s benefit. I have influenced students because I have been a music teacher, so I can help people… Read more
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I wanted to embed short videos about dyslexia. It is considered part of neurodiversity. I am not dyslexic, but I know some people who are, and I am interested in learning more and understanding it. What is dyslexia? – Kelli Sandman-Hurley by TED-Ed (embedded from YouTube) Dyslexia: a differently wired brain by British Dyslexia Association… Read more
My Autism Life After Diagnosis
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ABOUT
My name is Louise. I was diagnosed with autism in my late forties, and two years later diagnosed with ADHD.
This blog is my journey from late diagnosis, how I navigate the ups and downs of life, and the strategies I use to cope.
I also write about my lifestyle, my life experiences, and raising awareness about neurodiversity.
Autism and ADHD can look different in each person. This is one way they can present.
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