Welcome to my page… Autism: Through My Eyes
I’m Chris, a marketing strategist, a proud dad and someone who was diagnosed with autism later in life. For more than a decade I’ve worked in marketing, building campaigns, running high-pressure events and spending a lot of time looking at data to understand what really connects with people.
My diagnosis helped explain things I had always felt but never quite understood. The need for structure. The sensory overload. The periods of intense focus that could achieve a lot, followed by the burnout that often came afterwards.
This space is where I try to make sense of those experiences. Not just the challenges but the patterns, the strengths and the ways autism shapes how I think, work and move through the world.
My latest articles
- Leaving Behind Something I Gave Everything To
- When Functioning Isn’t the Same as Coping
- Why Dancing Brings My Mind Back Into Balance
- Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Day
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week
- Where Is The Line? Humour, Masking and Missing Social Signals
All articles
What is autism?
Autism influences how people experience and interact with the world around them. It is a lifelong neurodivergence, meaning autistic brains process information, communication and sensory input differently. Autistic people are all different from one another, but diagnosis is based on shared patterns in how people think, communicate and experience their environment.
For many autistic people this can include finding social situations confusing or draining, feeling overwhelmed in loud or busy environments, developing deep interests in particular topics, and preferring routine or structure. Many autistic people also mask their difficulties in order to fit in socially, which can be mentally exhausting over time.
Autism is often described as a spectrum because it affects people in different ways and to different degrees. Some autistic people need significant daily support, while others live independently but still navigate challenges that are not always visible to others. Understanding autism therefore means recognising both the differences and the shared experiences within the autistic community.
Some autistic people are described as having lower support needs, sometimes referred to as “high-functioning” autism. This usually means they can live independently, work and manage daily responsibilities, but still experience many of the internal challenges associated with autism. Social situations may require careful thought, sensory environments can still feel overwhelming, and maintaining the appearance of coping can take significant mental energy.
You can read more about autism on the National Autistic Society website:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism