A Day and a Half in Bath || Learning to Travel Alone with Autism

A Day and a Half in Bath || Learning to Travel Alone with Autism

Owen Smith
Published on: 06/11/2024

I dream of travelling the world, but I struggle to leave the house alone because of autism and anxiety. Sensory issues, strict routines and a sense of panic make it harder than average. But I won’t let that stop me.

Misconceptions surrounding Selective Mutism

Misconceptions surrounding Selective Mutism

Owen Smith
Published on: 18/10/2024

Other than being ‘spooky month,’ October is also selective/situational mutism awareness month! As someone with selective mutism, I would like to use this time to share my own story, so that I might be able to teach people about what it truly is, what it feels like and how I cope with it.