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Autism Awareness Project: Spotlight with ZoieLogic Dance Theatre, photo by Matt Bartram
Being Aspergic is, quite simply, one way of saying that I experience everyday things in very extreme ways. My brain has a somewhat more complicated structure compared to neurotypical brains, processing more unnecessary sensory information and sometimes at the wrong time. Wondering what it’s like? Try to start noticing noise that you usually filter out in an office or when you're on a train, or watch this video made by the National Autistic Society (with a VR headset if you have one!)
The first time I told someone in our organisation “I’m Aspergic” was shortly after I started, when a colleague was running a meeting in Birmingham. “It’s okay”, I said, “this is normal” — and there were many more conversations like this to come, talking about how I process things and how I understand other people. I soon realised though that my normal is not the same as everyone else’s.
In my time working at the Arts Council, I’ve learned:
These lessons haven't always come easy. My manager and I have been on training and had expert advice to help us work together.
The biggest positive change I felt was when my manager made the cultural leap in understanding what I can go through on a day to day basis. From our open conversations and new understanding, I’ve been able to find confidence in myself and with the team I work with to create an open environment for me to say that I might be struggling. Without any judgement, I can now work with them to help me find solutions to any problems or re-focus and play to my strengths. Whether you’re Aspergic, or not, this should be normal for all.
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