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How to Make Christmas (Just a Bit More) Autism Friendly: Nine Tips for Non-Autistic People
We often assume that everyone who celebrates Christmas adores it. After all, what's not to love? Family time, good food, sharing gifts and endless socialising. However, this is not always the case. The festive period can be overwhelming for the autistic people in your life. In this short article, we will delve into some of the reasons why and explore how you, as non-autistic family members, friends, or partners, can help make Christmas (just a bit more) autism friendly. Why
Nov 24


Guest Post: One Mother’s Experience of Her Son’s Autism Assessment
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash This guest blog post is written by Sophie (not her real name). We asked Sophie to write a piece for...
Jul 28


Should I Tell My Employer I'm Autistic? Exploring the Pros and Cons of Disclosure at Work
Photo by GRAY on Unsplash If you’re autistic and currently in work, you may be wondering whether or not disclose your autism to your...
Jul 21


An Autistic Person’s Guide to Going on a Cruise
Written by Autism Guernsey's Education Manager: In June, I went on a one-week Nordic cruise with P&O aboard their ship Iona , departing...
Jul 7


Guest Post: Autism and Alcohol
This guest blog post is written by Rachel (not her real name). We asked Rachel to write a piece for the AG blog sharing her lived...
Jan 13


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 21, 2024


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...
Feb 13, 2024


Essential Items to Make Travel More Comfortable (When You Are Autistic)
Travelling can be challenging for autistic people due to significant sensory and social demands and unfamiliar environments. Carrying...
Jan 30, 2024


Six Books About the Lived Experience of Autism for Adults
Reading books written by autistic people about their personal experience is a great place to start if you want to understand the lived...
Jan 9, 2024


Do You Need to Recharge Your Battery? 16 Autistic Self-Care Ideas
We rarely let the battery on our mobile phones run out. Our personal energy reserves, though—that's another story. This is especially...
Nov 27, 2023
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