SomersetWhovian 🇺🇦💙Jul 31, 2023

I love this sign outside My Small World, a toyshop in #Bath, UK 💖 My #autistic daughter (aged 21 🥰) cried when she saw it.

We need more businesses, especially ones likely to attract #neurodiverse children and adults, to be this welcoming.
@actuallyautistic
#Autism #Neurodiversity #Acceptance

Show threadmartiAn_illustrationJul 31, 2023
@ClaireCopperman @actuallyautistic There is a delightful autism friendly café at Whalley Abbey. It's the calmest place in the universe. https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/support-in-the-community/cafe-autisan
Cafe Autisan

Café Autisan provides an innovative environment for people on the autism spectrum to expand their skills and build self-esteem and confidence.

Show threadSomersetWhovian 🇺🇦💙
@martiAn @actuallyautistic
Isn't that wonderful! Not exactly nearby, but I've heard of one in Cardiff too; I think there was a TV programme on it.
Jul 31, 2023 at 7:43pmWeb
Show threadmartiAn_illustrationJul 31, 2023
@ClaireCopperman PS hello from a fellow ex teacher (MFL).
Show threadSomersetWhovian 🇺🇦💙Jul 31, 2023
@martiAn
Ah, I was MFL and then switched to English! What languages? And how are you finding life post teaching?
Show threadmartiAn_illustrationAug 1, 2023
@ClaireCopperman this is spooky! I'm native German (made in Switzerland) with French - taught for 21 years before realising I really wasn't cut out for it (I guess I really gave it my best shot!); tried TA and ran away screaming after less than 18 months from a system that systematically destroys children and adults alike (I trained as an ELSA, working mostly with ADHD and ASC). Since February, I've been recovering from burnout and building an illustration portfolio. Never been happier. You?