Part 91: An Ableist Recollection darrenscothern.uk/2025/09/14/p... #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

In tomorrow’s blog, I’m going to tell you about the worst example of ableism I’ve ever been involved in. It goes live on Sunday 14th September at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

Part 90: Autism and Routine darrenscothern.uk/2025/09/07/p... #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

In tomorrow’s blog, I’m taking a look at the autistic preference for routines. It goes live on Sunday 7th September at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

Autistic People: “Autism is predominantly genetic. The *primary* factor regarding if a person is Autistic is genetics. RFK Jr. goal of wiping out Autistic ppl is Eugenics. That makes him, by definition, a Eugenicist. This is fact, not opinion.” Society (including @thedailybeast.bsky.social):

Part 89: Unconscious Incompetence darrenscothern.uk/2025/08/31/p... #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

In tomorrow’s blog, I’m having a grumpy look at how well-intentioned comments can cause problems when it comes to autism. It goes live on Sunday 31st August at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

Part 88: Man-Up or Man Down? darrenscothern.uk/2025/08/24/p... #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

In tomorrow’s blog, I’m having a retrospective look at the Extreme Male Brain theory of autism. It goes live on Sunday 24th August at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

#OliversCampaign I am angry @NHSE_WTE have always been clear: people with a learning disability & autistic individuals delivering Oliver’s Training should be paid Band 5 rates Yet many charities with contracts to deliver it are paying minimum wage Not On My Watch Please retweet

Part 87: Heat Body temperature dysregulation in autism, and climate change. darrenscothern.uk/2025/08/17/p... #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

In tomorrow’s blog, I’m looking at body temperature dysregulation… and something a bit more global in scope. It goes live on Sunday 17th August at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

Part 86: Autism As Identity darrenscothern.uk/2025/08/10/p... #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance

In tomorrow’s blog, I’m looking at the concept of autism as identity, and the apparent paradox therein. It goes live on Sunday 10th August at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance

Part 85: Mindblindness Revisited #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Mythbusting darrenscothern.uk/2025/08/03/p...

In tomorrow's blog, a long hard look at Simon Baron-Cohen's work on autistic theory of mind, and my personal thoughts of the situation at Sheffield Wednesday. It goes live on Sunday 3rd August at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Mythbusting #SWFC

Part 84: The High-Functioning Question darrenscothern.uk/2025/07/27/p... CONTENT WARNING: SUICIDE IDEATION #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance

In tomorrow’s blog, my personal reflections on people claiming to “have high functioning autism.” Some of the content may be upsetting. It goes live on Sunday 27th July at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance

A question for my fellow #autistic folks… What level do you consider to be your “support needs”? None? Low? Medium? High? Variable? #autism #ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics

Low temperatures are cool.

Part 83: Why Autism Self-Diagnosis is Valid I examine and challenge some strong criticisms of self-diagnosis. darrenscothern.uk/2025/07/20/p... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Self-Diagnosis #Mythbusting #SGU #SkepticsGuide

Tomorrow's blog is a bit of an epic, as I take on some of the strongest criticisms of autism self-diagnosis. It goes live on Sunday 20th July at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Diagnosis #Self-diagnosis #Novella #SGU #SkepticsGuide

Part 82: Like a New Man A look at the story of autistic rock star Gary Numan and what it says about attitudes to autism. #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #GaryNuman #Numan darrenscothern.uk/2025/07/13/p...

little library gallows humor for ya :'D

In tomorrow's blog, I'm looking at what the rise, fall, and dramatic resurgence of autistic rock star Gary Numan says about attitudes to autism. It goes live on Sunday 13th July at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Aspergers #Numan #GaryNuman

Having one of those moments. No amount of hand washing or sanitiser will convince me my hands are clean.

So, I stopped blogging for a few weeks, and wasn’t posting much here, either. There were reasons. My first blog back in the saddle explains what was happening, all through an autistic lens. You can read about it here: darrenscothern.uk/2025/07/06/p... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Mythbusting

The blog returns this Sunday, and I'll bring you up to speed with what I've been up to for the last few weeks! It goes live Sunday 6th July at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Mythbusting

It feels like #SWFC are under a genuine existential threat right now. The club is circling the drain. I keep remembering how I was bullied off Twitter a few years ago for my anti-Chansiri position. Not happy to be proven right as the club I’ve supported for decades falls apart.

invisible disabilities

If entropy is real, why am I compelled to tidy up? Checkmate scientists!

The autistic experience of being told you’re impatient or aggressive, when you’re actually over stimulated and anxious. #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic

Just remembering years ago on my old Tw!tter account, when I regularly tweeted that Chansiri was going to ruin #SWFC, and I was mercilessly mocked. I knew from day 1 he would be a disaster, I gave my reasons, and I’ve been proved right.

Finally! FINALLY! It all went through, and I am now the owner of a new home - a modest but pleasant apartment. Three-and-a-half years of renting behind me! I’m now financially broke, but I love my new home!

When I start up the blog again in July, I’m going to do a deep dive on self-diagnosis, to push back on some misguided criticisms. I’d appreciate input from any of my self-dx neurokin, regarding the methods you used to self-dx. #Autism #Autistic #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #SelfDiagnosis

It’s only just gone 9am, and I’ve had way too much NT already.

Rumours that #SWFC are once again looking at long-standing managerial target Laszlo Balint to replace outgoing Danny Rohl.

Been listening to my old Numan albums, starting with the first Tubeway Army, then Replicas, The Pleasure Principle, Telekon, and tonight, Dance. Every single one is still dynamite! #Numan #Numanoid #Neurokin

Hate isn’t always shown through anger or violence. Sometimes, hate is calm, collected, and might even have a veneer of fake intellectualism. Sometimes hate even presents itself as a victim, or as “just an opinion. But it is still hate. Trans rights are human rights.

Listening to a pod conversation between Richard Dawkins (who I admire) and author Ian McEwan… only to hear McEwan trot out a wildly inaccurate myth about autistic kids & empathy. Prime example of someone with skill in one field being hopelessly ignorant in another. #Autism #ActuallyAutistic

It’s understandable when parents new to autism to look to other parents for help. But it’s also crucial for those parents to understand that autistic adults are not the enemy. 8/

In tomorrow’s blog, I’m looking at how prone restraint of autistic people is in the news again. It goes live on Sunday 13th April at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic

Walked past this in the way to work this morning. Weston Park. #SheffieldIsSuper

Autism themed shirts by me a Black #autistic woman artist! All my characters are my original hand drawings, I do not use the puzzle piece & I do not design light it up blue shirts #autisticartist #actuallyautistic #autismacceptancemonth #autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptance #autismawareness

How do you make neurotypical people stay to the right in corridors and on staircases? Simple: Put signs up saying, “Keep left in corridors and on staircases.” It’s funny because it’s true.

Part 79: The Trans Issue darrenscothern.uk/2025/04/06/p... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #TransRightsAreHumanRights

In tomorrow's blog, I'm going to be talking about trans rights. It goes live on Sunday 6th April at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Part 78: Autism and Alcohol darrenscothern.uk/2025/03/30/p... #Autism #Autstic #ActuallyAutistic #Mythbusting #Alcohol

davidscothern.com/2025/03/30/p... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic

In tomorrow’s blog, some thoughts on autism and alcohol. Plus the weekly Spot the Myth-takes! It goes live on Sunday 30th March at 08:00 GMT, here: darrenscothern.uk/blog/ #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Mythbusting #Alcohol