Friday, 1st April 2016
2nd April is a World Autism Awareness Day – Everyone, every organisation is encouraged to Light It Up Blue (recognised as Autism colour – symbol) to celebrate the condition of people with beautiful mind.
People with autism have said that the world to them is a mass of people, places and events which they struggle to make sense of, which can cause them considerable stress and anxiety. Too much information is considered as a key factor because information can be contemplated, separated and processed in unusual way by affected mind .Taking part in social life, understanding others intentions and feelings may be harder.
We say somebody with autism is “on the spectrum” because this neurodevelopmental condition affects people in very different ways. Hard to recognise autistic traits could be very “invisible”. However, anyone diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder will share same triad of impairments that is difficulty with social communication, interaction and imagination. Adding to this people with autism can have high or low sensory sensitivity. Taking into account that all of the above abilities are vital to positive and informed sexual life, one can only imagine the struggles. (adapted from nas.org.uk)
Trade would like to encourage any person diagnosed or organisation that comes in contact with people on the spectrum, who also identify as LGB&T, to seek support and discussion of how to improve the understanding of sexuality, gender, sexual health for better health and well-being. Amongst our team are qualified therapists offering counselling, and experienced in the field of autism and learning difficulties staff providing 1:1 support. One step at a time, using your visual aids, your signs and symbols we converse as we would like everyone to be included - understanding diversity of LGB&T world. Say Hi! We will light it up blue for you.
Here are links to services mentioned:
http://www.tradesexualhealth.com/services/counselling.html
http://www.tradesexualhealth.com/support.html
And organisations, offering support and information:
Follow Autism LGB&T groups and public speakers:
