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Welcome to Life on the Edge of the Cliff!

July 24, 2016 by Tracey Francis No Comments

Thank you for stopping by! Life on the Edge of the Cliff is all about transitions, especially for young people…

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“My daughter is ambitious, she completed two university studies with great results, she speaks foreign languages, she used to take part in dance competitions. I think what she needs most now is psychological support.”

— Parent of young adult with Tourette’s Syndrome

Principles of Good Transitions 3

Essential reading from the Scottish Transitions Forum for anyone supporting a young person with additional needs preparing to leave school. Free to download at www.scottishtransitions.org.uk

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Met Suley this evening at the Scottish Parliament. This is why things need to change. If you haven’t already please sign Lead Scotland’s petition and share it with your networks: www.change.org/p/make-access-to-university-fairer-for-disabled-people.

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Suley calls on Universities and Colleges to accept health related contextual information at application stage.

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Really good to see this important report now published and shining a spotlight on the real issues impacting people’s lives. Providing the right support won’t break the bank - but not providing it could, through squandered potential and pressure on overstretched services. It’s avoidable. No brainer, surely. ... See MoreSee Less

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The ADHD Foundation, supported by a group of ADHD charities including the Scottish ADHD Coalition, has today published 'A lifetime gained, or a lifetime lost', (...)
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I'd love to see more employment projects like this here - run on business lines and offering real opportunities, both for long term employment and as a stepping stone to integration into other, mainstream work environments for people with the right skills. People start small businesses all the time, so it shouldn't be impossible if the vision and the will are there. ... See MoreSee Less

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Understanding your reactions and having strategies that work for you are key to managing independently in the adult world. This is clear, structured and helpful.What is Autistic Burnout?
a guide from Autism Women's Network

Signs:
• Lack of motivation (hard to care about goals when everyday life is overwhelming)
• Loss of executive functioning abilities (decision-making, organization, etc.)
• Difficulty with self-care
• Easier to reach overload or meltdown
• Loss of speech, selective mutism
• Lethargy, exhaustion
• Illness, digestive issues
• Memory loss
• Inability to maintain masks or use social skills
• Overall seeming “more autistic” or stereotypical
• May have period of high energy before collapse

Causes:
• Passing as neurotypical / suppressing autistic traits
• Doing ‘too much’, too much stress
• Aging: needing more downtime, having less energy
• Changes, good or bad (relationships, jobs, living arrangements, belongings, environment, routines…)
• Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, dehydration
• Illness
• Sensory or emotional overload

Strategies:
• Time
• Scheduling breaks, managing spoons
• Leave of absence
• Stimming, sensory diet
• Exercise
• Massage
• Reminders and supports
• Routines
• Better environment/job/etc.
• Boundaries, saying ‘no’
• Dropping the mask/façade
• Solitude
• Absolute quiet
• Creative projects, passions, special interests
• Paying attention to reactions and your body

Sources:
“Autistic Burnout – Are You Going Through Burnout?” Anonymously Autistic.
Endow, Judy. “Autistic Burnout and Aging.” Ollibean.
“Help! I seem to be getting more autistic!” Mel Baggs.
Kim, Cynthia. “Autistic Regression and Fluid Adaptation.” Musings of an Aspie.
Schaber, Amythest. “Ask an Autistic #3 – What is Autistic Burnout?”
Thanks to Lindsey Allen, AWN Nebraska, for compiling this guide ©Autism Women's Network 2017

**Please note: it was brought to AWN's attention that the source credit for “Help! I seem to be getting more autistic!” belongs to Mel Baggs and not the American Asperger's Association. We made the text correction on this status, and we will be updating the graphic as well. Thank you.
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A letter to … my husband, who has a mind all of his own

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“My daughter is ambitious, she completed two university studies with great results, she speaks foreign languages, she used to take part in dance competitions. I think what she needs most now is psychological support.”

— Parent of young adult with Tourette’s Syndrome

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