Everyone with autism has a unique presentation while sharing fundamental areas of difficulty. The estimated number of people with autism is around 700,000 in the United Kingdom.
This section aims to cover the basics of autism and other areas related to autism; some of these sections are links to other websites.
ASD Diagnosis
Cheryl provides a lived experience perspective, describing what Autism is to her.
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A poem from lived experience, by Julie, an En-Fold mentor/befriender
Look at the mirror and what do I see? There’s a stranger staring back at me
Once full of dreams, of ambition and hope - now wondering how on earth I will cope
Always in a hurry, never ending worry.
I have disappeared and that’s really weird
Now don’t get me wrong I am lucky indeed - I have a house and my family
I am truly thankful and know I am blessed but sometimes I want to be free like the rest.
At times I look and really do stare, wondering if there's any of me left in there
The person before I became a mum
The person who once laughed and had lots of fun
The person who loved to stay out late, not a care in the world and could get in a state
But here I am and as much as I moan, my kids are amazing and love is our home.
I must take the time discovering me. It’s a lesson my children really must see.
To look after yourself and take a rest will help you feel good and be at your best.
Julie
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