Paddy-Joe Moran

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July 5, 2018

Autism and the Criminal Justice System – Part 1

Paddy-Joe Moran
July 5, 2018

There things in autistic people`s behaviour that can make them more vulnerable when they come in to contact with the criminal justice system? Getting in to trouble with the police isn’t a pleasant experience for anybody. However, if this does happen there are...

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July 29, 2017

Why do autistic people need to write about autism?

Paddy-Joe Moran
July 29, 2017

The answer to this is an easy one - if you want to know about autism what better way to find out than to talk to someone who is autistic? You can read all the books by non-autistics you like, but all you will find is people trying to get in to the autistic min...

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July 17, 2017

Autism and Anxiety – Part 3 – tips for dealing with anxiety.

Paddy-Joe Moran
July 17, 2017

The previous two articles in this series looked at anxiety in people with autism, and how it can affect them. This article will try and look at some of the things that can be done to either stop anxiety, or lessen its impact. The tips might not work for everyo...

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July 16, 2017

Autism and Anxiety – Part 2 – the effects of anxiety.

Paddy-Joe Moran
July 16, 2017

Anxiety can have a huge impact on the lives of those who suffer from it. It often goes hand in hand with other mental health conditions, and can also have a physical impact on anyone who has to live with it; affecting their physical and mental health as well a...

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September 10, 2016

Autism and Anxiety – Part 1 – why are people with autism more likely to experience anxiety?

Paddy-Joe Moran
September 10, 2016

Anxiety is something that can affect anyone. It can cause feelings of nervousness, fear and stress, as well as making those that suffer from it physically ill. Anxiety can come in small amounts, or it can be so extreme that those affected can not bring themsel...

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September 8, 2016

The transition from summer to autumn.

Paddy-Joe Moran
September 8, 2016

Any kind of change can be hard for people with autism - from big changes such as moving to a new town/school, to smaller, more subtle ones, such as putting on new clothes, or taking a small detour. One change that will come around every year, several times...

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September 1, 2016

Autism, and Losing days through Sensory Overload

Paddy-Joe Moran
September 1, 2016

Do you ever find that when you have one busy day, you end up losing two days? What I mean by that is this; I work from home doing my writing, and I like to see it as my job. I want to put a good few hours in to it each day. But if I am out and about, and ve...

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August 21, 2016

Autism and the Criminal Justice System – Part 7 – Mate Crime.

Paddy-Joe Moran
August 21, 2016

First of all what is mate crime? Well mate crime is when someone, often a person with autism, is manipulated in to committing a crime by someone who they think is their friend. This often arises as people with autism can find it hard to tell when someone is ...

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August 16, 2016

Autism, and Using Public Transport

Paddy-Joe Moran
August 16, 2016

Autistic people of all ages can, and do find using public transport stressful. This can lead to them trying to avoid it, or not going out much as they do not want to have to travel on public transport. It can also mean that they do not get excited, or look for...

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August 15, 2016

Autism and Confidence – Part 3 – How can autistic people become more confident?

Paddy-Joe Moran
August 15, 2016

It is best to start out by saying that there is no one quick-fix for gaining confidence. But there are a few smaller things that can be done in order to raise confidence levels in certain situations. They might not give an autistic person a huge confidence boo...

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Some recent articles by Paddy-Joe Moran

Autism and the Criminal Justice System – Part 1

Why do autistic people need to write about autism?

Autism and Anxiety – Part 3 – tips for dealing with anxiety.

Autism and Anxiety – Part 2 – the effects of anxiety.

Autism and Anxiety – Part 1 – why are people with autism more likely to experience anxiety?

The transition from summer to autumn.

Autism, and Losing days through Sensory Overload

Autism and the Criminal Justice System – Part 7 – Mate Crime.

Autism, and Using Public Transport

Autism and Confidence – Part 3 – How can autistic people become more confident?