Meet the Team

 I am neurodivergent, have sensory processing differences and I am waiting to finalise the assessment. It has been a “fact” I have known for my entire life, but I reached an “eureka- no going back moment” -being hit the hard way- a couple of years ago. It wouldn’t be too much of a surprise if I had ADHD too, keeping still is not within my best abilities while my concentration fluctuates greatly depending on many factors. I can occasionally stare at people/body parts with/without realising it, some call this as being part of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I have alexithymia which I would describe as being almost incapable to recognise and describe most of my own self and sometimes others’ emotions. Big mood swings are what I do and anxiety has shadowed me for most of my life. 

· My children.

· My own company.

· Systemic thinking.

· I am obsessed with language.

· Trekking in nature. Ideally for days, in the Dolomites, bare foot.

· Training for climbing, enjoying sensory experiences and supporting my sensory processing differences. 

· Paolo Nutini and David Grey.

· Learning (books, videos, blogs). The story goes that… my struggle with social interactions has led me to try and understand myself. This has helped me to feel more in control and lower my anxiety.

I am cheese loving Bex!

I was diagnosed with both autism and ADHD in my 30s and it was as if everything fell in to place! 

I am more than happy to fidget, stim and can not sit or stand still for long.

• Sustainability - I hate plastic toothbrushes, it's all about bamboo!
• Animals, particularly raccoons, ducks and rabbits. 
• Justice
• Harry Potter (minus JK Rowling!)

 I am 42 years old and was diagnosed as autistic as an adult.

I have 2 young adult children  who are also neurodivergent. 

I am also physically disabled with a neurological  condition. 

I spend my free time watching Marvel films and doing which ever new  interest has caught my attention!  

•  My family
• Everything to do with Autism!
• Keeping busy
• To work around my abilities
• To keep learning new skills  and sharing them
• Listening to music while I  work
• Having fun with my family in  our own unique way
• Chocolate 
• Birds Eye Chicken Dippers
• Tweezers
• Sleep! And lots of it!!
• Marvel and the Marvel  Cinematic Universe

I was diagnosed as autistic at 45 years old. 

I have a son who is also  autistic. 

I have a lot of interests and I enjoy doing a wide variety of "nerdy" things! I love  reading, writing, music and knowing about sports. Most of all, I enjoy fantasy literature, board  games, role-playing games, and particularly playing and running Dungeons and Dragons as  Dungeon Master. 

I am currently running two games of D&D for AIM, one for teenagers and  one for adults. 

I am enthusiastic about supporting other autistic people to grow in confidence,  helping them to communicate more effectively, and enjoying social time with others. 

• Looking after my son
• My family 
• Supporting autistic people to help  them face challenges 
• Music
• Literature
• Art 
• Sport 
• Fantasy role-playing games 
• Collecting knowledge and making  theories about life from that  knowledge 

 I was diagnosed autistic as an adult. I am a mother to a uniquely amazing son and currently a biomedical science student. I have HSD and chronic pain from several physical conditions as well as CPTSD. I love science and nature, especially the woods and butterflies. I love dystopian fiction and when my shoulder allows, I enjoy drawing, painting and baton twirling. 

• My son’s happiness and my family
•  Lifelong learning and developing strategies to help myself and others learn 
• All living things and respect for nature
• Being outside in the woods
• Being well enough to enjoy life and make the best memories with my little boy
• Creating peace amongst the chaos
• Advocating for those who may not be able to advocate for themselves and helping people acquire the skills to advocate for themselves
• Supporting my friends
• Twirling
• Photography
• Art (wildlife and medical illustration specifically)
• Lepidoptera( butterflies and moths)
•  Routine/ stability 

• Cars
• My racing simulator
• Animals - except spiders!
• People respecting me
• Freedom to make my own choices

I am Autistic (PDA) and have ADHD - AuDHD. 

I was diagnosed with both in my late 30s. 

I am also dyspraxic and have  Gravitational Insecurity (GI) which makes me feel as if I’m about to float off into  space a lot of the time and means I also have generalised anxiety. 

I have one  child, and they are also Autistic (PDA) and ADHD. 

• My family 
• Things being clean and tidy
• Visual aesthetics
• Calmer Flares
• Control
• Being able to move
• Spreadsheets
• Books
• Coffee, preferably intravenously
• 90’s Brit Pop/Indie
• Honesty
• Smells-I love scented candles
• My weighted blanket
• Quiet and time on my own
• Zelda
• Learning and reflection
• Fairness
• Logic 

 I have just completed my  Level 3 Diploma in Early Years with an additional qualification in Sexual Health. 

I find it hard to process and remember lots of information. One or two things at a  time, or writing lists is really helpful. 

If you want me to do something, or help you with something, ask me, I’m happy  to help. 

• My family 
•  My friends 
• Horror films 
• Drum & Bass 
• Make-up 
• Chicken and bacon sandwiches 
• Iced coffee 

 I am a volunteer for AIM and keep the Sensory Library running. I love being by the sea and gardening, and walking my dog Milly.

• Gardening
• My dog Milly
• Match 3 games

COMING SOON!

COMING SOON!

 I was diagnosed as autistic as an adult.

I am a visual thinker and process information far more easily and accurately through use of pictures or by demonstration.

I experience alexithymia which makes it difficult for me to describe or understand my emotions. 

I have social and generalised anxiety.  

•  My family
• Home - my safe space
• London Underground iconography 
• Picture and pop-up books, comics and graphic novels
• Circles, spheres, spirals and cogs
• My sunglasses
• Metal objects - preferably silver in colour
• Stability and predictability 
• Printed circuit boards (PCB’s)
• Respect of all living things and their importance on      this planet
• Shorts with plenty of pockets
• Lego
• Animation
• Time and patience