Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko  on Unsplash Some autistic people experience differences in executive functioning. This article explains what this means and shares some supportive strategies. What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning refers to the set of mental skills that help us to manage daily life. These skills include planning, staying organised, and completing tasks. Autistic people’s brains often need to process more information than their non-autistic peers, which can make...

Photo by Headway  on Unsplash This article is for autistic adults in the workplace; it explores your rights in Guernsey and how to identify support that helps you work at your best.    Understanding Support at Work    In Guernsey, the Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance (2022) provides a framework for people with disabilities, including autistic people, to request reasonable adjustments. These are changes to the work environment or the way a job is done that help remove...

Photo by Stefano Bucciarelli  on Unsplash Some people—including autistic and other neurodivergent people—process social information differently. This short article expands on this idea, explains what Theory of Mind is, and shares some supportive strategies.   What is Theory of Mind?    Theory of Mind is a social processing skill. It is the ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives that may differ from yours. It involves using these clues to...