At last, I've decided on a new title for the blog! The new title is.... Glass Footsteps. The title is taken from the opening verse of my poem, Bull Island ; "The self is not the self, Which alters when it alteration finds, At least for the length of stained glass footsteps Burnt into the … Continue reading New Blog Title; Stained Glass Footsteps
Quick update, I’ve set up a Facebook page where I’ll be posting songs and hopefully upcoming gigs in the near future. Please like/follow (if you want, I don’t own you) 🙂 Source: Facebook Page
Hi! I'm Aodh. I'm an autistic, non-binary Leaving Cert student. I've never actually blogged, but I'm active on Tumblr and Facebook. I talk a lot about ASD, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues! I met Tadhg last year when we both spoke at ASD: Myths and Legends in Dublin Castle. Today I'm going to have a rant about … Continue reading Guest Post by Aodh – A Rant + Self Care for Autistic Teens and Adults
Thanks to dlberek for posting this, an important post about an important issue. Although most awareness months and days are on a national scale, this December will feature a global undertaking to raise awareness and promote advocacy. December 3 is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is an effort to “promote … Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities & “Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want — Celebrating Individual Abilities
"ASD: Myths and Legends" took place in Dublin Castle last Saturday. The event went really well and I think definitely gave the audience an insight into the sheer broadness of the Spectrum. It showed clearly those of us on the spectrum are individuals. We don't just fit into a stereotypes that society has set forth … Continue reading ASD & Empathy – Guest Post by Finn
To my readers in Ireland, if you can, please support this event that I will be taking part in at Dublin Castle on the 24th September 2016. Six teenagers and adults on the Autistic Spectrum (the "legends") will be speaking about their life experiences, debunking popular myths about our condition and, most importantly, making Autistic … Continue reading ASD: Myths and Legends
As promised, here is my post on how to get a better night's sleep ( a month later than I intended to post it, shhh...) The tips described here are all things that have either worked for me or things I have heard worked for others. One or a combination of these tips might work … Continue reading 9 Tips for Those Who Have Trouble Sleeping
Sleep is a huge part of our lives; the average person will spend a third of their life asleep. Yet sleep is not something many people give enough thought to. There is a huge correlation between Autism and difficulty with sleeping, this is not something that affects everyone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder but it … Continue reading Sleep, ASD and Mental Health
I have set up a second blog, with the purpose of promoting my music and blogging about my research into the history of folk music. If y'all are interested, stop on by (and follow 😉 ) https://tadhgociardhamusic.wordpress.com/ There's nothing on it just yet, but there is a lot I have planned
I was really excited today when I saw that I've reached 500 likes on my blog. Thanks to everyone who has supported my blog over the last a year and a half, I really appreciate it! Writing this blog has really helped me through some tough times and I hope my writing helps others even … Continue reading 500+ Likes!
Glass Footsteps 