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Jo Farmer

Jo Farmer was diagnosed late in life with Autism having struggled all her life, school, work and life to fit in. With the resultant effect on confidence. Based on her own experiences she now seeks to help others better understand and utilise the skills of autistic and Neuro-diverse people. Neuro-diverse people are often badly misunderstood but have so much to contribute, and have made the modern world possible. She now knows what it is like to feel accepted and valued for how and who she is. Based on this she wants to help business to embrace these skills. She is a blogger, has spoken on podcasts, conferences and panels how to understand autistic people better.

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Autism and Travelling – Strategies for surviving

Autism and Travelling – Strategies for surviving the event. Autistic people don’t always like change in routines and environments which can make events stressful, with expectations, real or perceived, from others not helping. And concerns how...

Inertia and Autism

Inertia and Autism. Have you ever felt that you were in a rut, not moving forward? No clear focus? But so much to do? Feeling very down about it sometimes. I do sometimes, like when dealing with projects, however...

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Onions, trust and autism. First day at a new company. I’d declared my autism. Induction was done in a meeting room, not an open office.  Light levels were checked. I could go to a quiet...

Animals, autism and acceptance

Animals, autism and acceptance. Peta was one of my first real friends as a child. I could talk to her, play with her. She always listened to me, knew when I was upset, played with me. I could...

Life after strokes

Life after strokes. I had a nasty shock recently. A very nasty shock indeed, and unexpected, although the signs had been coming.  And not been recognised. And when it hit I was literally floored. In early May I...

The room inside my head – then and now

The room inside my head – then and now. For years I felt there was a locked room inside my head, where the real me was. So where was I the rest of the time then? I’m...

Autism and travelling – not always easy

Autism and travelling - not always easy. Transport is essential for many reasons. Work, holidays, shopping, leisure, visiting friends/family. So easy for so many. Little thinking required. But can be packed with challenges and stress for Autistic people, but...

Finding your autistic tribe

Finding your autistic tribe. This summer I returned from an event designed by autistic people for autistic people. For a few days I could relax, be myself, dress how I wanted, speak how I wanted. Drop my...

Caring for yourself after a major health scare

Caring for yourself after a major health scare – physically and mentally. I will get straight to the point. I recently had a major health scare. It resulted in 2 blue flashing lights ambulance trips to hospital...

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