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Autistic Voices blog

These blogs are written by autistic people living and working in ßÙßÇÂþ»­. They have shared their perspectives, insights and experiences of autistic life. Views shared represent the views of our residents.

If you are an autistic person and want to write or share a blog, please email us at allageautismstrategy@surreycc.gov.uk

Autistic children and young people from ATLAS Autism share their experiences on the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Youth Voice blogs.

We are not puzzles to be solved - An Autistic Voices blog

Published: 22 Jan 2026

An autistic person shares some history of autism representation and the importance of listening to autistic people.

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Managing autistic employees - An Autistic Voices blog

Published: 6 Jan 2026

An autistic person living in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ shares tips for managers when working with and supporting autistic employees at work.

Rear view of a businessman raising his hand to ask the question during business presentation in the office.

Finding and keeping employment - An Autistic Voices blog

Published: 17 Nov 2025

An autistic person's guide to finding and keeping employment as an autistic person. They share their positive and negative experiences of employment, plus top tips for wellbeing at work.

Young woman with blue short hair working on laptop as customer support with headset in busy modern office.

My sensory eating differences at school - An Autistic Voices blog

Published: 30 Oct 2025

One of the biggest struggles I had was eating and drinking in a school setting due my anxiety. At one point I would only eat one thing as it was my only safe food.

Students sitting and eating together in a school canteen.

I eat the same thing every single day - An Autistic Voices blog

Published: 30 Oct 2025

I have been this way with food since I was around 5 years old. My Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) most definitely developed from a trauma with food as a young girl.

Students waiting in line together at the cafeteria in a school.

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