I’m just like Matilda, says autistic woman who can’t add up
An autistic woman has claimed to “deeply relate” to Roald Dahl’s Matilda – despite still having to count on her fingers. Freya Emerson, 26, from Beeston, Cheshire, declares that she “really sees herself” in Mara Wilson’s portrayal, because: “She was a child prodigy. As was...
Sporty autistic begins life in exile
An autistic person who recently started exercising by choice has been cast out by their own people, according to reports. Freya Emerson, 31, from Cheetham, made the shock decision to “take up jogging” three months ago in the hope that it would “really help with...
This autistic woman copes by pretending she’s in a Jacqueline Wilson novel
An autistic woman coped with the woes of growing up by escaping into the woes of other children, it has been revealed. Sarah Harrow, 29, from Merseyside, adored Wilson’s children’s books from a young age. She confessed: “I read them for the reason people listen to...
Bondage! Woman admits main use of sunflower lanyard
An autistic woman has discovered a surprising new use for her sunflower lanyard. “It’s meant to tell others I’ve got a hidden disability,” Sarah Harrow, 31, from Manchester, explained. “But it’s also telling the right people that I’m an absolute animal.” “It really comes in...
Game changer! This English teacher doesn’t let students come out to her
A secondary-school English teacher is challenging harmful stereotypes by banning queer autistic students from coming out to her. Ms. Shure, 37, who wears black eyeliner and a burgundy pinafore dress, has been overrun by queer pupils breaking down in her classroom during her lunch hour....
Woman with BPD on border of being autistic
A woman with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder has come worryingly close to being treated like a real human being, according to reports. Krista Shure, 25, from Bury, was initially given the label by mental health professionals on the clinical basis “she’s a woman...
“I’m not sure we’re the right fit” says woman who doesn’t fancy therapist
An autistic woman has made the decision to stop seeing her therapist after several sessions – due to realising she wasn’t romantically interested in her. Paige Thomas, 29, from Sheffield, attended just three appointments with counsellor Tricia Squire, 47 before admitting – via text –...
Nailed it! Woman who made therapist cry wins therapy
A woman who caused her therapist to become misty eyed during a session is feeling secretly smug about it, according to reports. Emma Bernard, 25, from Carlisle, swears she saw counsellor Tricia Squire, 45, becoming tearful when Bernard was recounting her early childhood years –...
Bully them more nicely, begs autism charity
An autism charity has issued an urgent plea to bullies to consider a gentler approach when targeting autistic pupils. According to Autism Shrieks – which your mum tried to set as her Facebook birthday fundraiser, a little torment goes a long way. “We’re past the...
Thanks, Chappell! Autistic woman feels hot when she has a meltdown
A track by pop artist Chappell Roan has caused a woman to view her autistic meltdowns in a fresh and sexy new light, according to reports. Ellie Mulligan, 26, from Old Trafford, first heard My Kink Is Karma just a fortnight ago – but it’s...
